When you compare it to the Everbuild you won’t have any issues at all with the quality. Both are up to the job of killing and loosening Algae and mould, taking a fair bit of the strain out of the process. I’ll say it again though, with volume it’s probably even more important – you could do with a jet washer to lighten the load. A product made from a long-lasting tintable acrylic base material with UV inhibitors and added solids (aluminum oxide or sand). The solids provide texture and hold the product together, like aggregate in concrete. After 30 minutes scrape the surface with something sharp, like a paint scraper, to see if it’s worked. You should see the old coating lifting as you scrape. If not, put a bit more on and leave for another 10-15 minutes.

Bosch High Pressure Washer EasyAquatak 120: an efficient, robust, stable and space-saving pressure washer. Makes light work of a wide range of outdoor cleaning tasks. Concentrated power removing stubborn dirt and the Fan Jet for rinsing and general cleaning. Leave it to work for around 30 minutes, keeping an eye out for any patches that start to dry out. If this happens, re-apply on these areas. Need to be careful when applying as you can fade your boards (only temporary until stain applied though)

How to clean your decking

For the best possible results you’ll want a pressure washer but scrubbing hard works fine too. Simply dilute it down a bit if you like and spray it on with a pressure sprayer. A cautionary word that you may change the colour of your timber temporarily until you stain or oil it again. The result is normally something near new. Pros: Give it a good scrub with a stiff brush. Scrub along the grooves and also across them to help loosen the old coating. Pour on some water and keep scrubbing. This will help lift the finish completely off. Stains are also really durable against footfall. They create a tough layer over the top of the wood so they can cope with a lot of footfall. However, this layer can become slippery when wet. Annette is a qualified horticulturist and avid gardener. Her love for all things gardening started when she was a teenager. Since then, she’s tended and upgraded many gardens in the homes she’s lived in. She grows her own fruit and vegetables year round. And, she balances this by also growing many ornamental and flowering plants. Read More » Pour solution into a pump sprayer then spray over the entire surface you need to clean. For best results agitate with a stiff bristled brush and leave to work for 10 – 20 minutes. Agitate with a stiff bristled brush then wash the area down fully to neutralise the area.

On the plus side, this stain has an average lifespan of around 6 to 7 years before you need to reapply it. Once again, it’s only good for newer wood that hasn’t had a chance to age. Water-Based Paints And Stains Alternatively, if you don’t want to use chemicals, a pressure washer, stiff wire brush and some elbow grease may be enough for accumulated dirt. However, we don’t recommend this method if you have mould as it can make the problem worse. You absolutely must treat and clean mould first.Now it’s time to apply the paint or stain. It’s best to use a roller for this, but you can use a brush for smaller areas. Many people have also used an airless sprayer with good results. Just be aware that the paint or stain will not go as far if you use this method. You might need to keep scrubbing with a wire brush to get rid of the particularly stubborn sections. They’re also more slip-resistant which is important to consider if you have young children or elderly people living in your home.