How to Clean Composite Decking
Composite decks become dirty from spills from grilling, rotting leaves or droppings from birds. The deck can look bad and become worse if the gunk is not cleaned as soon as possible. Cleaning the deck on a regular basis is quick and easy to accomplish.
How to Clean Composite Decking
Materials Needed
- Broom
- Garden hose with nozzle
- Bucket
- Liquid dish detergent
- Long handled brush
- Take away all of the furniture and other items from the deck. You will need as much room as possible to thoroughly clean the deck.
- Use a broom to sweep away any loose dirt or debris. Next you will need to prepare the deck for cleaning.
- Attach a nozzle to a garden hose. Use the garden hose to rinse the entire deck cleaned. Make sure you get the stairs and under the railing. It is better to begin at the top of the deck and work down the deck.
- Fill a bucket with warm water and add a few drops of liquid dish detergent. Mix the cleaning solution with a long handled brush. Use the brush and the cleaning solution to clean the deck. Start at the top of the deck and work down the stairs. Use a smaller brush to clean the top and bottom of the railings.
- Rinse the soap away with water from the garden hose. Make sure you rinse the railings as well. Allow the deck to completely dry.
- Inspect the deck to make sure it is cleaned. Repeat the steps above as many times as possible to clean the deck. Replace the furniture and other items after the deck has completely dried.