How do I clean urine and dog poop from my trek decking?
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Not specifically for pet stain but general cleaning tips for trex decking.
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Dirt and Debris Clean deck to remove dirt and debris. Soap, hot water and a stiff bristle brush are all that is needed.
Chalk Markings All colored chalk lines are permanent except white. We suggest using white chalk or baby powder. Scrubbing the area with hot soapy water with bleach may dislodge some of the chalk.
Visible Mill Markings The mill markings on the side of Trex decking boards are required by building codes. With careful installation, most mill markings can be hidden. Visible mill markings can be lightened with acetone.
Water Spots/Leaf Staining/Wood Tannins Tannin leaching occurs in Trex and all wood based products naturally. Allow for at least 16 weeks of normal weathering. This process may be hastened through the use of a product containing oxalic or phosphoric acid.
Pigment Staining During the weathering process, a small amount of surface pigmentation may wash off of the Trex surface, which may discolor neighboring surfaces. Remove with common rust cleaner.
Ice and Snow Calcium chloride or rock salt, available in many home centers, will melt ice on Trex decking. Rinse off when first practical.
Rust Stains, Ground-In Dirt and Grime Use a cleaning product containing oxalic or phosphoric acid base to lighten or remove the rust or dirt. Product may need to sit on stain 10-15 minutes.
Oil and Grease Stains Scrub in a household-degreasing agent as soon as the stain occurs. Rinse with hot water. For more severe stains call 1-800-BUY-TREX.
Berries and Wine Stains Mix bleach into hot water according to the bleach-packaging label. Scrub the stain lightly and rinse thoroughly. The stain may not disappear entirely.
Ink Stains Inks may be permanent. However, the stain may be lightened by scrubbing with hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
Mold Use conventional deck washes or cleaners that contain sodium hypochlorite (bleach) and detergent (refer to Mold Technical Bulletin).
Treat with PSC Composite DeckAfterKlean (www.psc-solutions.com) to delay regrowth.
Periodic cleaning of your deck, even if it appears clean, is important to prevent the build-up of pollen/debris that can cause mold.
Pressure Washer Trex does not recommend the use of a pressure washer. The use of a pressure washer with a greater than 1,500 PSI and/or applied closer than 10" from the deck surface could damage the decking surface and result in a loss of warranty coverage.
Sanding Trex does not recommend sanding. Sanding will change the appearance of the surface of Trex material.
Good water pressure and a good brass nozzle on yer hose should work..then you can shovel up the poop.
First, soak the area with Spot Shot. Then spray it off with a hose. Lastly, get rid of the dog.
Buy a product called "Natures Miracle" sold in pet stores and feed&grains..it's a liquid, clear, and no odor.
Do not dilute with any other liquid.
Pour straight on the area..let it set for about I hour..a little scrubbing..blot and let dry.
I've used it for over 25 years and never failed.
I would mix up a bucket of warm sudsy water using Pine Sol, Mr. Clean or something on that order and take a scrub brush and scrub it and then hose it off. I would think that the Trex decking would wash off very easy.
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