How To Clean A Deck With Bleach | Clorox®

How to Clean a Deck with BleachA large, clean, empty wooden deck with railings and a grassy backyard with trees.

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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  1. Prep

    Wear old clothes, shoes and rubber gloves.

  2. 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.

  3. Scrub (A)

    Apply bleach solution using a brush or broom on horizontal surfaces, and a sponge or mop on vertical surfaces.

  4. Scrub (B)

    Heavily soiled surfaces may require additional scrubbing.

  5. Wait

    Wait up to 15 minutes.

  6. Rinse

    Rinse thoroughly using a garden hose with a spray nozzle.

  7. Dry

    Let air dry.

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