How to Clean a Deck

Steps
Learn how to clean a deck and get cleaning tips for your wooden deck. Deck cleaning is easy with the right products.
Step 1
Clear the deck and sweep away any dry debris.
Step 2
Dilute ¼ cup Pine-Sol™ in two gallons of water.
Step 3
Mop the deck with this mixture. Avoid using Pine-Sol on wood that is unsealed, waxed, oiled or visibly worn.
Step 4
Use full-strength Pine-Sol cleaner on tougher stains, rinsing with water immediately after cleaning.
With a concentrated formula that is 2x as strong* to last 2x as long*, you can use less for the same great clean.
*vs. unconcentrated Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner.
concentrated formula | Unconcentrated formula |
---|---|
¼ cup in 2 gallons water | ½ cup in 2 gallons water |
⅛ cup in 1 gallon water | ¼ cup in 1 gallon water |
¹⁄₁₆ cup or 1 tablespoon in ½ gallon water | ⅛ cup in ½ gallon water |
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*When used as directed.
PINE-SOL BY THE NUMBERS
2X
CONCENTRATED
FORMULA**
Tackle more messes per bottle.**
5X
CLEANING
ACTION
Odor, grease, grime, dirt & allergens.**
REMOVES
99%
OF ALLERGENS
Non-living dust mites & pet dander.
- vs. unconcentrated Pine-Sol™ Multi-Surface Cleaner.
** Non-living dust mite matter and pet dander.