Don’t abandon your beautiful Sydney deck

Sydney is a city where people love outdoor activities because it is blessed with great and warm weather. Therefore, it becomes natural that your Sydney deck is a perfect place for entertaining, leisure and relaxation.

When most people are planning for outdoor events, they often put more time and energy on their lawns, garden and outdoor design and overlook their decks. This leaves brutal elements, daily wear and tear, dirt, and debris to feast unrestrained on your timber decking.

Why is it important to be mindful of decks?

For long-term investments or installations like timber decking, if you desire to have optimum enjoyment, performance, and longevity, then there is a need to apply some care and maintenance.

Does looking after a deck require special training?

The major thing to do is to discuss with your Sydney carpenter or deck builder who will tell you necessary maintenance and cleaning tips so that your deck will keep looking good at all times.

Homeowners in Sydney should pay extra attention to deck care to avoid spending more money than what they had planned. So if you are in doubt on how best to clean and protect your decking and timber decks, here are some cleaning tips you must put in place:

1. Start by clearing, cleaning, and sweeping up your deck

Some homeowners will say, “But it’s just a deck, I have my garden to cut and landscape”, and hence abandon their deck. Clear all items from your timber deck and make plans to clean it at the same time you’re cleaning your windows.

Sweep areas that have plant debris on them and remove cobwebs using a broom or brush. Then, dust your outdoor furniture always.

2. Invest in a commercial deck-cleaning solution

There is nothing wrong with using laundry detergent and water. The important thing is to use something that is non-toxic.

If you notice that algae, moss, and other forms of fungi including pests are growing and hiding on your timber deck, you might have to buy basic fungicide and insecticide that you normally use for your garden and apply it gently while cleaning.

3. You’ll need to scrub

Using either a bristled brush and soapy water or a power-washer will help remove all dirt and grime from your deck.

4. Use a garden hose to rinse away soapy substances from your deck

Remember that if you don’t do this well especially on a timber deck, such detergents will fade the colour of your deck over time.

Allow your deck to dry under the sun before you put your outdoor furniture on it.

5. Once you’ve achieved a clean and dry timber deck, apply a sealer on it using a brush

It will help in keeping it new and clean at all times. If you’ve stains on your deck, you may have to consider using a deck restorer or decking oil to remove such stains. Check your local store for a good deck paint or oil to use.

6. Move back your outdoor furniture

Your deck should be looking amazing and clean by now. Carefully move back your furniture and BBQ stand, taking care not to scratch any item on your new deck.

7. Relax with a cool and refreshing drink on your beautiful new deck

Because that, after all, is the whole idea.

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