Clean wood deck after washing.

Deck & Wood Washing

Wood washing is the practice of gently removing mold, algae, moss, and other organic stains from your deck, fence, furniture, and all things wood.

Approach & Technique

JDPW’s approach to wood cleaning is using medium pressure with a soft touch. When it comes to assessing decks, fences and other wood surfaces we consider how much solution is needed, what the right solution is, and, how much and how long the solution needs to rest on the surface before washing off. All of these considerations contribute to a successful wash.

Wood requires a different chemical application than other surfaces. Wood is porous, often has a delicate stain (finish) on it, or, is heavily soiled. We apply the solution and let it dwell for 5 to 15 minutes. Then, we rinse off with medium pressure while maintaining a safe distance from the surface to prevent marking. Blasting wood with high pressure can cause the fibers to raise up. That leaves an unsightly result and is damaging. The key to cleaning wood is to respect its delicate nature and wash accordingly!