Evaluate the deck for the best way to sweep the spray over evenly. The spray should hit to wood at an angle so that dirt and cleaner can be lifted up and off of the deck. Be aware that prolonged pressure can depress the wood or cause fibers to life away from the surface. However, some overlap in coverage helps to fully dilute the cleaner. Avoid over exposing the surface to pressure by taking long, even strokes over the surface of each plank. Move the sprayer with the grain. To clean corners, sweep the sprayer through in a right angle motion. Be careful not to put too much pressure on the edges where the grain is exposed.

After the cleaner and dirt have been removed, let the deck thoroughly dry. Don’t worry if it looks spotty at first. The only way to truly evaluate the job is to allow it to sit overnight. One day later, the color of the deck should be even. The surface can be smoothed and missed spots can be cleaned manually. Treating and sealing the deck will be another day’s worth of labor, but it is not always necessary. The hardest part of the rest of the summer may be deciding where to place the patio furniture.

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