Tips on How to Properly Clean, Seal or Stain Your Deck

Your deck is one of the best spots to enjoy the beauty of your yard and garden, entertain guests, and spend time with your family. However, decks require regular maintenance to stay in good condition. You need to learn how to clean, seal or stain your deck to make the most of it.

Today, Handyman Connection of Novi will give you a few tips to keep your deck looking great:

• Get Your Tools Ready – You need to prepare some tools and materials before you can clean and seal your deck. Some items you need include bleach, exterior stain, a deck cleaning kit and deck sealer. You also need a broom, a foam roller, a flat pad applicator, and a putty knife for this project.

• Sweep Your Deck and Clear the Cracks – First, you need to remove all litter on top of your deck. Depending on how much of the deck you want to clean, seal, or stain, you may need to move and store your outdoor furniture. Pay careful attention to the spaces between the boards because leaves can get trapped there and rot. Use your putty knife to remove them.

• Scrub the Deck – Clean the surface using a specialized deck cleaner. If this is not available, you can use a mixture of half bleach and half warm water. Use a scrub brush and thoroughly scour the surface of your deck. Alternatively, you can also use a pressure washer; to do this, you need to first spray the deck cleaner of your bleach and water mixture on the boards and let it soak. Then use the pressure washer to rinse it off.

• Use the Sealer or Stain – It’s time to apply redwood stain or waterproofing deck sealer. This will make your deck last longer because the sealer and stain will protect the deck surface from water. You can apply them using a flat pad applicator or a foam roller. Make sure to go over the entire surface.

Follow these tips and your deck will stay in good condition. However, for best results, we recommend contacting a professional. Handyman Connection of Novi is the top deck company in our local area. Our handymen have years of experience, allowing us to handle any kind of deck or deck problem. We promise to deliver quality workmanship and to provide superior customer service.

Contact us to learn more about staining, cleaning and sealing your deck. You can also request an estimate.