How to Clean a Deck

Supplies

Steps

Learn how to clean a deck and get cleaning tips for your wooden deck. Deck cleaning is easy with the right products.

  1. Step 1 Clear the deck and sweep away any dry debris.
  2. Step 2 Dilute ¼ cup Pine-Sol® in two gallons of water.
  3. Step 3 Mop the deck with this mixture. Avoid using Pine-Sol® on wood that is unsealed, waxed, oiled or visibly worn.
  4. Step 4 Use full-strength Pine-Sol® cleaner on tougher stains, rinsing with water immediately after cleaning.

With an improved concentrated formula that is 2x as strong* to last 2x as long*, you can use less for the same great clean.

concentrated formula Non-concentrated formula
¼ cup in 2 gallons water ½ cup in 2 gallons water
⅛ cup in 1 gallon water ¼ cup in 1 gallon water
¹⁄₁₆ cup or 1 tablespoon in ½ gallon water ⅛ cup in ½ gallon water
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  1. * When used as directed
PINE-SOL® BY THE NUMBERS
  • 2X concentrated
    formula*
    Tackle more messes per bottle.*
  • 5x cleaning
    action
    Odor, grease, grime, dirt & allergens.
  • removes 99% of allergens§
    Destroy dust mites & pet dander.
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  • * vs. previous Pine-Sol® Pine/Scented Formula when used as directed
  • When diluted as directed vs previous Original Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner.
  • § Non-living dust mite matter and pet dander