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How to Clean a Deck With Bleach

Since decks are outside they're susceptible to dirt and algae. Learn how to use bleach to clean decks including how to clean a stained, wood, and pool deck.

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How to clean decks with Clorox® Outdoor Bleach

(Wood surfaces must be sealed.)
One
Prep
Wear old clothes, shoes and rubber gloves.
Two
Mix
Add 1 ½ cups of Clorox® Outdoor Bleach into 14 ½ cups of water in a plastic bucket or container to make 1 gallon of bleach solution.
Three
Scrub (A)
Apply bleach solution using a brush or broom on horizontal surfaces, and a sponge or mop on vertical surfaces.
Four
Scrub (B)
Heavily soiled surfaces may require additional scrubbing.
Five
Wait
Wait up to 15 minutes.
Six
Rinse
Rinse thoroughly using a garden hose with a spray nozzle.
Seven
Dry
Let air dry.