| Installing garden decking boards represents a financial | | | | pressure washer as it might damage the wood, |
| investment which can help increase the value of your | | | | those used as multi-purpose home jet cleaners will |
| home. Care and maintenance are essential to keep | | | | work just fine. |
| the garden decking in prestige condition. There is also | | | | Step 3a : Use warm water and soda crystals - To |
| an important safety aspect to keeping your garden | | | | clean the decked surface on a budget and to |
| decking clean as it will prevent the surface from | | | | minimise wastage, use warm water and soda |
| becoming a slippery over time. | | | | crystals. Spray warm water over the decked surface |
| Materials: warm water, soda crystals, chemical agents | | | | and sprinkle soda crystals. Leave the decking for a |
| (optional) | | | | few hours and once dry brush using a stiff broom. |
| Tools You'll Need: stiff household broom, pressure | | | | Or |
| washer (optional) | | | | Step 3b : Use dedicated cleaners - Soda crystals are |
| Before You Begin: The cleaning process is likely to | | | | fantastic for cleaning garden decking, but they take a |
| take some time, make sure you have the time and | | | | while to dry. There are a number of chemical agents |
| do not rush the job. For better results, clean your | | | | which will both clean and rejuvenate the timber. Look |
| decking in summer when the decks are dry. | | | | out for a chemical agent specifically designed for |
| Step 1 : Clear the decked area - Make sure the | | | | your type of timber which can vary from ipe decking |
| decking surface is free of any obstacles so you can | | | | to teak decking etc and purchase it from a reputable |
| concentrate on cleaning rather than moving toys, | | | | source. Normally those chemicals are highly |
| chairs and tables around. Do not drag any piece of | | | | concentrated therefore one to two liters will do. |
| furniture around therefore you should consider | | | | Step 4: Rinse the deck once again - After you have |
| getting a helping hand for this step. | | | | completed the cleaning process, rinse the deck area |
| Step 2 : Brush thoroughly - Using a stiff broom give | | | | completely to remove any trace of the cleaning |
| the deck a thorough brush followed by jet wash | | | | solutions and chemical agents. Allow the deck to dry |
| using a pressure washer if you have one to get rid | | | | completely before replacing furniture and other items |
| of dirt and debris. Do not use an industrial grade | | | | on the deck surface. |