What do you like? - Power Wash Network "The Power Wash Contractors Forum"

Chuck Richard · #1 (**permalink**) 10-24-02

What do you like best for cleaning an unsealed deck?

ron · #2 (**permalink**) 10-24-02

PRE-CARB BLEACH,TSP,AND SODA ASH. THEN BRIGHTEN WITH CITRIC ACID. if i dont mix my own i would russell's efc38.[i think that's what he calls his safe wash]

Jon Fife · #3 (**permalink**) 10-25-02

I use the same as RonnieP. I never use bleach, although I wish I'd tried it on a job I just did.

jon

Chuck Richard · #4 (**permalink**) 10-25-02

Thanks for the input. I used newagain for everything til i tried the wolmans. now i only use newagain for stripping but always looking for cheaper ways to get same results.

Jon Fife · #5 (**permalink**) 10-25-02

Chuck,

that stuff is nowhere near cheap. Go to: www.deckguide.com and buy some of Greg's stuff. It is cheap and will run circles around the stuff you buy at the paint store.

# is: 219-548-2670 for Greg

Chuck Richard · #6 (**permalink**) 10-25-02

I don't buy anything from a paint store. I get it from my distibutor and your right its not cheap thats why i'm checking around for other stuff. I will only buy from someone outta state if they will send me free samples first. I'v been burnt to many times by products that didn't live up to the hype. I usally go through $600 worth of newagain every 2 months so if greg wants to send me some samples i'll be more than happy to switch.

doug mckenzie · #7 (**permalink**) 10-25-02

i'm a new again distributor , sounds like you should be able to get a quanity discount.you can dilute it 5 or 7 to 1 and do a good job the price per gal should be liveable . e mail me maby i can help
i use chlorine on decks too, when they are grey . they come out fine. and it's cheap.but my chlorine(15%) cost over 3.00/gal.
sus mckenzie
sudsmck@aol.com

Jon Fife · #8 (**permalink**) 10-25-02

here ya go Chuck,

www.deckguide@attbi.com, Greg's email, he'll work with you. I imagine you'll cut your $600 is half.

jon

john orr · #9 (**permalink**) 10-25-02

Chuck,

I too also used to use New Again, till I found Northern Tool Roof & Deck Cleaner. Same formula, $9.99/gal or 5 gals for $45.

Having said that, I now use mostly Renew for decks and Roof Bright for roofs. I downstream the Roof Bright and use a backpack sprayer for the Renrew. The Renew is about $3/gal when mixed (and you can vary the strength) and the Roof Bright is about $4/gal. Both prices include the shipping. Northern is local, so no shipping.

Greg Rentschler · #10 (**permalink**) 10-25-02

Thanks for the kind words Jon!

Hi Chuck,

Email me your shipping address (not p.o. box) and I would be happy to send you samples of our entire product line. In a standard mix solution the TimberStrip Pro runs around $2.16 per gallon.

Have a Good Weekend!

Greg Rentschler
my email: deckguide@attbi.com