Powerful Pressure Washing Services

Wood Cleaning

Cleaning wood can be done with the same process as soft-washing a house. Using a bleach based product can quickly give visible results to bring back a much lighter colour to the wood.

Wood Restoration

Bleach can of course cause damage to wood, so a restoration may be ideal for newer wood that you seek to protect. An oxygen-bleach is a safer alternative, and when paired with a post-treatment of a wood-brightener can provide your deck or fence with a stain-ready look.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the difference in cleaning and restoration of wood?

Cleaning can be done quickly with bleach. But, bleach can impact wood fibers if the wood is not stained or treated afterwards. Our restoration process, depending on the kind of wood and it's state, could use less harsh chemicals on the wood. We typically use Sodium Percarbonate on wood, and after we rinse, apply a wood brighter (Oxalic Acid). Both have their place depending on your needs.

Can washing wood be done without spintering or 'furring' the wood?

Yes. Using pressure to clean wood is the cause of splintering or 'furring' of the wood. Whether we are cleaning or restoring, we rely on our cleaning agents to do most of the work. We rinse these with a lower pressure flow that cleans without damaging the wood.

How long should I wait to stain after my wood has been cleaned?

You want to ensure the wood is dry before applying paint or stain. It would be best to wait 48-72 hours. An optional test would be to add a drop of your stain to the wood in a test area. If it beads the wood may still have moisture in it. If it soaks into the wood, it is likely dry and ready for coating.

Powerful Pressure Washing Services

Wood Cleaning

Wood Restoration

Frequently Asked Questions

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