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Fall Deck Cleaning Maintenance Tips For Portland Metro, OR

Fall deck maintenance

As the weather starts to cool down here in Portland Metro, we enjoy the new fall season and everything that means - even if it's having to get the deck cleaned up for some nice backyard fun.

This is the time of year to start thinking about getting the deck cleaning done, so make sure to put it on your list of maintenance for your Portland Metro home. Decks are really great, but our climate can be hard on them. A little extra maintenance at this time of year, because of all the beautiful leaves, seems a fair trade.

Here are a few pro tips which cover pressure washing, algae removal, house washing, and maintenance.

Cleaning Deck Algae and Stains

One thing you don't want to do is let the leaves or any tree debris sit on the deck surface for too long, no matter what time of year or the deck just won't last for as long as it should.

Slippery algae are a big problem for decks in our area. This is why it's important to keep up with the deck cleaning maintenance. Algae removal from a deck can be done, but it needs to be done right, or you'll damage the decking material.

Another thing to know is there are right ways and wrong ways to clean a deck. Never use bleach or other chemicals on your wooden deck. Your deck is one of the delicate building materials that need gentler cleaning methods.

Also, don't rent a pressure washer or hire a professional who uses high power pressure washing for deck cleaning.

Never use a stiff wire or bristled brush to clean your deck. This can remove paint or sealant from the wood, making it vulnerable to the weather.

Everyday Deck Maintenance and Yearly Maintenance

Purchasing a blower is a good idea if you don't have one because you'll want to keep those leaves and sticks from rotting the wooden deck or staining your composite decking. Wood decks need to be resealed from time to time as well.

You can also use a broom and your garden hose to remove debris and dirt. Be sure to keep leaves and lawn debris off the surface and get your seasonal deck cleaning professional to do the hard work for you.

If you have a composite deck, even the pressure-treated lumber that supports the top structure will need to be resealed to protect from moisture and prevent rotting. Painting it with good waterproof paint is a good alternative.

Professional Deck Cleaning

A pressure washing pro who uses low-pressure soft washing is not going to damage your wood deck. A low-pressure deck cleaning is the best process to choose because it also kills the algae at the roots, and the special detergent solution can be formulated to prevent algae from growing back for a while.

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