Restore-A-Deck cleaner and brightener system was developed by a contractor with the intention to offer a cost effective way for a homeowner to clean and brighten their exterior wood deck. This system was put into easy to use powdered formulas that are significantly less than your average store bought liquid cleaners.
The RAD Cleaning and Brightening system has quickly become out favorite product to offer. So much so that we have decided to give free shipping on any Restore-A-Deck product if a 5-gallon pail was also purchased at the same time.
Here is our review of Restore-A-Deck:
Cost per foot is excellent:
One of the lowest priced deck cleaners on the market. RAD products come in easy to mix 2-pound bottles. Each container makes roughly 5 liquid gallons of cleaner. This breaks down to a cost of about $.03 a foot to clean your wood.
Effectiveness of Cleaning:
We have found that this product is very effective at removing dirt, grime, and graying. In addition, it helps prep an old coating for reapplication. Take note that RAD Cleaner does not remove old stains. For stripping of a semi-transparent stain, we would suggest the RAD Stain Stripper.
Application Instructions Tips:
Mix 6-8 oz. of powder per gallon of water. Let product dissolve then apply cleaner with a pump sprayer or scrub brush. Wait about 10 minutes then scrub or lightly pressure wash dirt and grime. Repeat if needed for stubborn areas or if the mold was not removed after the first application. Make sure to use the RAD Step 2 Brightener when finished.
We used RAD last year and it came out great. This year we cleaned it and put one more coat of stain on it and some of the stain didn’t soak in and it looks swirled and spotty. What can we do to flatten it out? We loved it last year but does not look very good this year. Thank you
Which stain did you use? Post some pics in the comments.
Two years ago we stripped and stained our deck with Armstrong-Clark/IPE. Last year we added additional decking and steps that need to be stained. How should I clean both the previously stained and the unstained areas before staining? Thanks
Use the Restore-A-Deck Stripper for the stained areas, the RAD Cleaner for the new wood, RAD Brightener after for all.
The stained areas look fine. Would I need to strip and reapply or couldn’t I just clean the old and new and just stain the new? Can the RAD cleaner and brightener be used everywhere?
For best results and blending, do it the way we suggested.
Resurfaced my dock with YellowWood pressure treated 3 months ago. Ready to finish.
What cleaning & staining do you recommend for a fresh water, lakefront, dock in Florida?
Prep with this: https://www.opwdecks.com/rad-300.htm
Stain with Armstrong Clark: https://www.opwdecks.com/armstrong-clark-stain.htm
Just one coat for new wood.
If I just want to clean my deck.. stained last summer… don’t want to stain again yet… but some mildew showing up …. what product… read only use restore a deck if you are planning to stain afterwards? If this is true… what cleaner do you suggest at this time?
Thank you
Dish soap and warm water with a very soft car wash brush.
Can you apply brightener in morning sun 60 degrees?
yes.
The Restore A Deck Cleaner kits:
http://www.opwdecks.com/best-selling-cleaner.htm
I just completed a new cedar deck and want to clean wood before staining. Which cleaner should I use?
Dave, mist lightly with water.
Should the deck be wet prior to applying the RAD deck cleaner?
Never heard of CIL so I cannot say for sure that the RAD will work well.
Hi I have a cedar deck in Restoule, Ontario. I have used CIL oil treatment for cedar since the deck was new. 10 years. Trying to strip back deck to original and put on a new coat of stain. What should I do? Can I use RAD? I sanded one side before trying a stripper. I need some advice. Thanks. So far I have wet down the deck, applied stripper, scrubbed and deck washed. Needs a repeat or a sand. Don’t want to waste any more time. Thanks.