The Best Way To Clean Decking
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- This guide to cleaning wooden decking will show you the best way to keep your decking clean and looking good for years. I like the aged look so choose not to use any form of treatment, just give it an annual Spring clean.
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Tried this method yesterday on 9 year old deck. Have tried various expensive treatments over the years without much success. This method is unbelievable. The difference is astounding. Forget expensive treatments, this is cheaper and by far more effective. Deck completely refreshed..Well pleased. Thanks
what brush do you use? wire bristles, plastic or something else? thank you
I use a stiff yard brush, natural or synthetic bristles but not wire.
@@TheEnduringGardener thank you
The enduring gardener should be on tv.Very good professional video and the cleaning of the decking works superbly.I hate using the pressure washer.This works much better and does not damage wood surface.THANKS
What kind of “washing powder” do you mean? Dish soap? Clothing detergent? Either?
Prob wrecked your ground soil with that poison
What a great idea to use washing powder ... I am going to try this 🌺🌺
It works a treat and doesn’t cost much either 👍🏼
Hi Dan very informative 👍..... would you also like to endorse this method on my block paved driveway? I can get the washing powder !🤣👍. All the best
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A noble offer Nigel but that’s my annual scrubbing budget spent 😂
My decking certainly didn't look all wonderfully clean after this treatment, but I think it has its uses. I hadn't done mine for two years and that's partly because it's such a big chore, need good weather etc to do it the way I normally do it (far more methodical). I think I'd have been inclined to do this at least once a year if I had seen this method, and therefore my decking would have been in better shape to start with. So as I am pressed for time atm I will finish with this, and maybe just do the methodical bit on the decking near the kitchen!
Thanks for the video
How to clean garden decking, with yours truly Alan Partridge - ahaaaaaaaa!
Bio or non-bio washing powder?
Don’t remember to be honest.
Why does the color look so much more appealing in the beginning of the video?
It’s darker in the beginning because it’s wet from the rain. I prefer it a lighter shade when it’s dry but that’s just a personal choice. If you like the darker shade then you could always oil it after you’ve cleaned it, that should have the same effect.
How to clean a deck, by David Mitchell
Great video, thanks. Is this method oak specific, or would it work with the standard ridged treated decking that you get from builders merchants?
What do you think?
Don’t you need to wax it or put any protective layer once is cleaned?
I don’t bother but don’t let that stop you. 😎
No way lol brilliant
i presume plants are safe ?
All safe and sound 👍🏼
@@TheEnduringGardener Thanks ! I will try this out
Hi Dan, I'm not familiar with washing powder. What is the chemical composition? Are you concerned about the toxicity of your solutions? And finally, do you put a finishing protection on the wood? It looks so exposed. 😲
Personally, I liked the way it looked before you washed it 🤗, but then I live in semi-arid desert without your wet decomposition concerns.
PS: your yard is looking so green and lush already! Happy Spring.
Hi Gin, good to hear from you as always. It’s a detergent but I’m not overly concerned about the toxicity - after all I wash my clothes in it. I don’t bother with surface protection, instead I embrace the weathered look, rather like my face 😂. Yep shouldn’t be long now til things start greening up, roll on Spring 😊
My Deck is bigger than your Deck !!
Ha 😂
Could you use this method on UPVC decking?
If you haven’t got access to a power house then there’s Nothing wrong with a bit of elbow grease and warm soapy water.
My main criticism is that you should wait until the temperature gets to at least 20C in mid summer ideally, so that the soap powder operates more efficiently. I was amazed that the algae came off easily from my railings just using washing up liquid so the method does work. In your case, I would use a mop to absorb the dirt back into a bucket of water.
Good tips, thanks Barrios 👍🏼☝️🙏
Great vid!! Will this help with removing of paint ? Thanks 👍🙏
Thank you 🙏. I’m not sure it will help remove paint but you never know, good luck 😉
easier with a jet washer
I cannot emphasis enough how much you should NOT do this. If you do, you will be hozing soap off your deck for weeks.
That’s not my experience but thanks for commenting.
@@TheEnduringGardenernot my experience either and I’ve been doing this for years
Arrr matey, swab the deck 😁
Great job and top tip to use washing powder. Lovely deck, must have cost a Bob or two but will last a lifetime I guess.
Cheers 👍
You’re not wrong, at the time I remember it was a months salary ! But as you say it’s lasted 12 years and there’s still some years left 🤞
Hi Dan. Do you think this method would be any good on concrete slabs?
Hey 👋 Jeanie - is go with a jet wash on slabs although be careful not to have it on too high an intensity otherwise there’s a risk that it looks patchy.
@@TheEnduringGardener Thanks Dan 👍