06-27-2005, 10:38 PM
Mirajj,Jun 27 2005, 12:22 PM Wrote:Save the knees. Give it the treatment (Warm vinegar water) but go to your local hardware store and buy a good, stiff-bristled pushbroom to apply it with. You'll get the work done in a fraction of the time, and possibly with better results than someone on their hands and knees. That's what I used to do, when I lived in a house that had a deck attached to it.
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I'm in agreement with the Stiff-Bristled pushbroom Mirajj suggested. I've spent a number of summers cleaning off decks at my grandparents cottage, and our own back deck. The water gun is quicker and more fun, but like you mentioned very tedious.
There is always the cheap way out, get a nice thin clear sealer for the deck. With a sprayer its very easy to apply, and often times can be laid on very thin without much difference in appearance. If you do decide to go that route, just make sure you get a good cleaner and give it a good wash with either a sprayer or a belt sander with very LIGHT gritt sandpaper.
I lucked out, and both my grand parents and parents decided to give up and go with a paint job. All it needs now is a quick hit with a belt sander and a roller every summer. B)