HLS Composite Decking Cleaner and Restorer 5L - High-Performance Concentrated and Easy-to-Use Formula for Comprehensive Deck Care and Restoration

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Go over the surface again with any remaining solution and immediately rinse off thesolution using a garden hosepipe, ensuring all the solution is removed. Price–Expensive products don’t necessarily work as well as you think they will. There are cheaper options available that can also do the job well.

White vinegar is pretty effective in removing the hard water stain build-ups. Leave the white vinegar on the stain for a few minutes before gently washing it away with water.

Then, per the manufacturer’s directions, I wet down one end of the painted board with water and poured on a small amount of Star brite—full strength. After letting the solution sit for a few minutes to soften the stains, I wiped the board with a soft rag, and the mud and grease came right off. To complete the test, I rinsed the board with water to remove any errant cleaner, and once it was completely dry, I inspected the paint. It looked great—as intact as the other end of the board that I hadn’t cleaned. While testing each cleaner, I used a rubric to score its performance. Several aspects were scored, including how easy it was to understand the application instructions and whether the cleaner lived up to the manufacturers’ claims.

Warm water and dish soap should be all you need to clean away most dirt and spills. It is a highly effective cleaner, very cost-effective, and exists in most people’s homes. I diluted Mold Armor and filled a trigger-type spray bottle. Like another mold cleaner I’d tested, I had to visit a neighbor’s house to find mold to treat. I sprayed on the product as directed, waited 10 minutes, and then rinsed it off, but there was no improvement. I repeated the spraying, and the second time I brushed the area while it was wet before rinsing. Still, traces of mold remained. Variable wood grain patterns and PermaTech coatings provide a highly realistic alternative to timber. It also lasts longer and has a very similar look and feel, without the maintenance problems that can occur. Furthermore, this exterior coating means oil, grease and other spoilages can easily be wiped off with a simple combination of warm soapy water and a soft brush, in contrast to the difficulties of removing stubborn stains from timber and wood.Citra-Shield—a product designed specifically to kill algae—also failed to make the cut. I filled a pump-sprayer with the product (no diluting) and took it to a tiny rural cemetery where I knew the headstones had plenty of algae growth. I saturated two headstones with the cleaner and then went home to give Citra-Shield the required time to work. Mould Growth: Break up the mouldy patches with a soft brush and then wash them away with warm, soapy water. Regular cleaning is the best way to prevent regrowth. An all-purpose solution of this strength will not add much to a high-powered pressure washer, where more potent cleaners may be desirable.