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Last Updated: 20th May 2024

Can you power wash a wood deck?

Deck - Cleaning Basics
A pressure washer can often clean decks with just water. If not used correctly, a pressure washer could damage your deck. While this tool is powerful enough for etching bricks, it is also gentle enough to wash siding.



This is how to powerwash a wood deck.

Applying Cleaner

  1. Use a low-pressure soapnozzle to apply a wood cleaner that is specifically designed for pressure washers.
  2. Use the detergent from the bottom up.
  3. To clean the solution between deck balusters and tight corners, use a utility brush.
  4. Use the cleaning solution to cover the boards.

What PSI should you use to clean your deck? The pressure required to clean your deck's surface is usually less than 1,500 pounds per square inches (PSI). This pressure is enough to cause softwood damage, and enough pressure to leave lap marks most composite decking. Pressure washing is a simple process that requires less pressure.

Second, is it possible to power wash wood?

Although a power washer is capable of effectively cleaning dirt from siding, decking, and exterior furniture, it can also remove paint. However, using one can pose a risk. You can damage the wood by using too much pressure and too wide a spray pattern.

Do you need to pressure wash a deck prior to staining?

It is common to believe that pressure washing decks before staining is enough. Although pressure washing is a great option, if you want to ensure that your deck stain lasts, you should use a deck cleaner and brightener before you start pressure washing.