GregDilley
New Member
I had new western red cedar deck installed a few weeks ago. While we wait for the rain to stop for long enough to stain it, I've noticed some green coloration setting in some of the deeper grooved grain. I assume this is mold/mildew growing.
The deck is in a very shady, damp area.
I used OxiClean (4oz/gallon) with little success at breaking and eliminating the green stuff. I used a synthetic brush too and it stayed. The wood came very clean otherwise, but the green remained.
But then I wondered if the OxyClean is packed with fillers where its not as strong as straight up SP.
I've read so much on this forum (especially the old Bleach or no-bleach poll) about the success people have with SP. Am I using the wrong chemical/strength?
Thanks for your advice on this! This forum is great.
The deck is in a very shady, damp area.
I used OxiClean (4oz/gallon) with little success at breaking and eliminating the green stuff. I used a synthetic brush too and it stayed. The wood came very clean otherwise, but the green remained.
But then I wondered if the OxyClean is packed with fillers where its not as strong as straight up SP.
I've read so much on this forum (especially the old Bleach or no-bleach poll) about the success people have with SP. Am I using the wrong chemical/strength?
Thanks for your advice on this! This forum is great.