Swabbing the deck

[ShadowHM]

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.


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I like the stiff-bristled pushbroom idea. Thanks Mirajj :)

I would rather avoid the sealer method, because I do like the smell of cedar. And I would rather not do the paint method, because I really do like the look of wood. Additionally, that labour of the belt sanding of the entire deck (and bench seats and railing) would add up to a major project. Can it really be easier to paint it annually than scrub it annually? Also there are plenty of other projects higher on the list, at the moment. (New siding would be nice. The current siding is original and hence is older than I am. :o )