Appreciation post: the "no rinse" shortcut for deck cleaning that actually works

My deck looked terrible after this winter. Moss growing between the boards, grime everywhere. I tried scrubbing with a stiff brush and that deck cleaner from Home Depot last April. Took me 4 hours and the results were so-so. A guy at the lumber yard in Bothell told me to use the wet-and-forget spray. You just hose down the deck, spray it on, and walk away. No scrubbing. I did it 2 weeks ago and the moss is gone, the wood looks way lighter. Cost me $12 for a jug. Has anyone else found shortcuts that work way better than the traditional method?

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kim69310d ago

Right, because who needs elbow grease when you have magic water.

hannahk1910d ago

Water alone won't fix a stained grout line, but a good cleaner helps cut through the grime faster.

chen.casey8d ago

$12 for a jug that actually works? I spent twice that on a brush alone, I'm honestly mad.