what to use to clean a deck before staining
Cleaning Your Deck. After sweeping your deck and clearing the cracks, it is important to clean the wood. To do this, you can either use a deck cleaner or bleach, cut in half with warm water, and a scrub brush. Either of these methods will work wonders on algae and mildew. Photo By: Lucie Rowe View original photo.pply Stain or Sealer. Once your deck is clean, apply a redwood stain or a waterproofing deck sealer, which will repel water and make the deck last longer. To apply the sealer, purchase a pad with a little reservoir and brush it on.