It’s BBQ
season and a great time to assess your garden decking
and make sure the previous year of varied British weather hasn’t taken too much
of a toll. Decking is a great place to relax and entertain guests but it needs
some TLC from time to time. If you get all of your decking maintenance out of
the way now, you’ll be able to enjoy it for the rest of summer and even avoid
some potential accidents.
Before you
start cleaning, be sure to assess the state of the decking because this will
determine what products you require, if any. It’s wise to wear suitable
protective gloves and goggles if you plan to apply cleaning chemicals to your
deck. Goggles also come in handy when using a pressure washer to protect your
eyes from flying debris. Although, make sure your pressure washer isn’t too
powerful as this can damage the decking; turn it down to the lowest pressure
setting.
Start by
removing any furniture or other items from the decking area and give it a good
sweep with a stiff broom. If there are any screws coming loose, use a
screwdriver to tighten them so that the boards don’t come apart. You may want
to sand your decking, but if not, follow the recommended instructions for
cleaning on the deck cleaner product packaging. Many products will expect you
to pour the cleaner directly to your decking and scrub.
Be careful
whilst cleaning your decking, as it will probably become quite slippery which
can be dangerous. Make sure it is completely dry before applying any paint or
oil; you might need to wait 24 hours or so. Applying decking
oil will protect your deck against the elements so that it looks just as
good next summer.
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