How to Clean Decking
Remove all furniture and large debris., Sweep the deck., Remove debris stuck between the slats., Rinse the deck using a hose.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remove all furniture and large debris.
This allows you to see the entire surface before you clean the deck. -
Step 2: Sweep the deck.
Use a broom to push dirt, leaves and any small debris into a pile.
Push the pile in a dustpan or trash bag. , Use a slim tool, such as a butter knife, to reach into the cracks of the deck and clear any trash from between the slats. , Use a spray attachment on a hose to make the stream of water powerful enough to rinse away any debris that remains after sweeping.
Pay particular attention to the deck cracks and heavily soiled surface areas when rinsing the deck with a hose. -
Step 3: Remove debris stuck between the slats.
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Step 4: Rinse the deck using a hose.
Detailed Guide
This allows you to see the entire surface before you clean the deck.
Use a broom to push dirt, leaves and any small debris into a pile.
Push the pile in a dustpan or trash bag. , Use a slim tool, such as a butter knife, to reach into the cracks of the deck and clear any trash from between the slats. , Use a spray attachment on a hose to make the stream of water powerful enough to rinse away any debris that remains after sweeping.
Pay particular attention to the deck cracks and heavily soiled surface areas when rinsing the deck with a hose.
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