Service Areas
Maryland, MD
Virginia, VA
Washington, DC
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Prince Georges County
Ashton
Beallsville
Bethesda
Boyds
Brinklow
Brookeville
Burtonsville
Cabin John
Chevy Chase
Clarksburg
Colesville
Damascus
Darnestown
Derwood
Dumfries
Fairfax
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Germantown
Glen Echo
Hyattsville
Ijamsville
Kensington
Laytonsville
Montgomery Village
Mount Airy
New Market
North Bethesda
North Potomac
Olney
Poolesville
Potomac
Rockville
Sandy Spring
Silver Spring
Takoma Park
Washington Grove
West Bethesda
West Friendship
Wheaton
Woodbine
Proper Cedar Deck Cleaning Procedures
1. Inspect surface of wood for stains, mildew, UV sunlight damage and other conditions.
3. If necessary Strip existing stain with mild deck cleaners from deck, railings, footers, lattice and steps.
4. Pre-treat deck, railings, footers, lattice and steps with Disodium Peroxydicarbonate.
5. Lightly powerwash deck, railings, footers, lattice and steps. (with less than 600 PSI)
6. Neutralize and properly restore the pH balance of the wood.
7. Re-inspect surface.
8. Seal all cleaned surfaces with Ready Seal Deck Sealer.
Cedar deck cleaning is a fairly common services offered by most pressure washing contractors but cedar decks are much softer and can be damaged easily. Cedar decks should be cleaned with less than 600 PSI to avoid extensive damages. If your unsure if you have a cedar deck contact us for a free estimate to ensure the correct methods are used for your cedar deck.
When you hire someone for deck cleaning, make sure your contractor has the knowledge and the right equipment for the job. Most deck cleaning companies will use 3,000 psi high pressure water instead of using the proper equipment. That amount of pressure can destroy the surface being cleaned. Deck cleaning is no longer thought of as a quick and simple job, many deck cleaning companies have realized just how much damage can be caused with a pressure washer. Henry’s Housework Inc, believes in using the right equipment and PWNA approved methods for cedar deck cleaning and restoration. To get the best results you have to make an investment in education, equipment and the proper cleaners and sealers. Our deck cleaning equipment is designed to clean cedar decks properly while protecting the surface by using the least amount of pressure possible for cedar deck cleaning and pressure washing.
