Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner is a powdered concentrate that is mixed with water. It safely cleans and restores the natural beauty of exterior wood commonly found on decks, stairs, and fences. This product also cleans weathered composite lumber, removing mold, mildew, and algae along with the silver-gray color that can develop over time. This product restores all wood surfaces back to their original appearance. Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner will not harm wood fibers, pets, grass, or most plants.
Designed specifically for Exterior Wood and Composite Decking.
Restore-A-Deck cleaner is also available as a stand-alone product. While we recommend using the cleaner as part of the two-part R-A-D restoration system, decks that are not going to be sealed need not be pH balanced. In this instance, you can order just the cleaner portion of the kit.
RAD cleaner is similar to Oxi-Clean but with some added professional strength to make the job easier for you.
This cleaner is also excellent for use as a concrete cleaner, patio furniture restorer or house wash. It will remove mold and mildew from concrete, brick or siding.
There is enough cleaner in a single 2 lb package to clean the average 25’x12′ deck with rails and 3 steps. One jar is also enough for the average housewash or 750 square foot of walk or driveway.
ADVANTAGES
- #1 Rated Wood and Deck Stain Cleaner
- Designed specifically for all Exterior Wood and Composite Decking
- Prep new wood, weathered wood, and maintenance coats
- Powdered formula makes 5 liquid gallons when mixed
- Extremely cost effective. When mixed, the cost is less than $6 a gallon.
- Eco-Safe formulas
- Removes stains caused by mold and mildew
- Removes wood graying caused by UV rays
- Removes dirt and debris
- Safe to use on all exterior wood surfaces, not just decks
Note: Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner will slightly darken wood. Use Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener to restore all wood to its original color and as a neutralizer to further brighten other wood species that have been cleaned with Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner.
Coverage: 750-1000 sq.feet per container.
Restore-A-Deck Step 1 is a wood cleaner and preps stains for reapplication of a stain. It is not a stain stripper or remover of old stains. Please see Restore-A-Deck Stripper if you are trying to remove a semi-transaprent stain.
will Restore-A-Deck cleaner and brightner damage grass, metal deck balisters and RVs.
It should not but hard to say 100% in every scenario. Best to always test first.
I don’t have a power washer. Can I clean off the deck cleaner and brightener with a garden hose?
You can but you will need to heavy scrub and rinse. Pressure washing is much easier and more effective.
I HAVE STAINED OUR DECK WITH THE 1500 SERIES A FEW YEARS AGO AND NEED TO REFRESH IT THIS YEAR. IS THIS THE CORRECT CLEANER TO USE BEFORE APPLYING.
Yes and brighten after as well.
I cleaned and brightened my 1 year old pressure treated pine deck then stained with RAD semi-transparent in dark walnut. I don’t like the color. Do I need to strip if I want to apply a different color? If so, which stripper do I use?
Yes. Use the RAD stripper: https://www.opwdecks.com/restore-a-deck-stain-stripper.htm
And the RAD Brightener after.
Even if it has on been 2 days since I stained it? Do I need to wait?
Yes, you have to strip and brighten to change colors.
When staining wet to wet, does stepping on first coat leave footprints?
It depends on the stain brand and type of stain but typically it does not.
Last September I stained the deck with one coat of Restore A Deck semi transparent cedar color on 12 month, aged Cedar after cleaning and brightening. I plan to clean and brighten the deck and then apply two coats of wet to wet Restore A Deck semi transparent cedar stain again. Attached is a picture before starting today, does that plan makes sense.
Yes, but you may only need 1 coat.
I am going to buy the cleaner and brightener to do my deck and was thinking about buying extra cleaner to clean my house. My house is stucco, will the cleaner be safe to use on the stucco?
Yes, it should be fine.
Thanks for your reply and great informative site. I do have an afterthought about using the cleaner on my stucco house, would I need to use the brightener also to neutralize or just rinse well with plain water?
Just water.
Can I use the restore a deck cleaner and stripper on my teak garden furniture ?
Yes.
My IPE deck has two yr IPE oil on it. Should I use the RAD stripper or the RAD cleaner as the first step? I will then brighten. How long does the brightener have to dry before I apply the IPE oil?
RAD Cleaner and then the Brightener for prep. Wait 48 hours to stain. Pressure wash off cleaner at 1600 psi.
Last year I stained a cedar deck with TWP100 with one coat knowing I’d have to re-stain this year in Michigan. After the winter, there is some sun fading and wear of stain. I was told I would just have to clean and stain since I am reusing the TWP100. I cleaned the steps using Restore a Deck cleaner, letting it sit for 15 minutes and then using a scrub brush and followed with RAD brightener to neutralize. It stripped all stain (I thought it would just clean and remove any graying on the wear spots). I was just hoping to prepare the deck so it would soak up stain and remove any graying (some areas still bead) and then stain. What did I do wrong?
You prepped it correctly. Go ahead and stain with two coats wet on wet.
Thank you, curious why did the cleaner strip the stain? I thought only stripper would do that.
Is there anything that can be done to prep wood just to get it to accept stain if doing every year? Also any tricks to avoiding the wear spots from steps to house?
The cleaner will remove the stain if the stain was starting to deteriorate. It is also the proper way to prep when reapplying. Make sure it fully soaks in when applying and it should not wear.
Thanks again, your answers are helpful. Perhaps I should not powerwash or vigorously scrub the cleaner and it wouldn’t strip? Maybe just apply cleaner and quick brush to loosen dirt?
It is fine if it comes up with a cleaner and pressure wash. This way it preps the wood optimally and is not an issue.
Will I need more or extra cleaner to remove the grayed fibers of a hardwood like mahogany or alder?
No.
Is it safe to use on a deck over water?
Yes, it is.
Prewet any siding and rinse when done would be best. It does not react with the vinyl but you do not want dirt and grime sticking to it if it splashes on it.
Is this product safe for vinyl siding.
I would prep with the Restore-A-Deck Kits prior to staining.
I will be staining a new cedar deck (1 month old). Wood is not gray but some subtle dirt stains from construction does exist. I plan on staining with Armstrong Clark cedar tone transparent stain. I need a recommendation on a cleaner brand to prep the deck for staining. Do I even need a cleaner at all with new cedar wood? Does the cleaner brand need to be compatible with the stain brand?
The Restore-A-Deck should remove the black mold.
what product will lift black mold from pressure treated wood.
i stripped the layer of stain on deck and found areas of black under the stain.
thanks
Economical powdered deck cleaner that will make 5 liquid gallons and clean up to 750 sq. feet.