Hello World! Welcome Friends! Composite decking is one of the most elegant wood flooring alternatives available in the market today. It is a flooring choice that can significantly transform your living space and make it look luxurious. It is also beneficial because it requires very little maintenance.
However, requiring little in the way of upkeep does not mean it needs none. Although a luxury home decking like composite decking will not burden you with a repeated need for maintenance, it needs a little care once in a while.
To ensure it retains its alluring appeal for years to come, you need to keep your luxury home decking clean. It is not a time-consuming task, and we will look at seven easy ways to do this.
1. Ensure You Heed the Manufacturer’s Instructions
The first step to keeping your luxury home decking clean is by obeying the manufacturer’s instructions. In most cases these instructions are found on their website where they constantly update them based on the new findings and new government regulations.
It may sound cliche or old school, but it is important to follow the expert’s instruction on the care and maintenance of your deck. This helps you keep the deck in the best shape for a long time.
2. Sweep the Deck Often
Composite decking (or any other type of home decking) is bound to get dirty with constant use. Leaf stains are more common for those with garden decking boards, while food residue may also be found on the deck’s surface if you host family and friends regularly.
If you don’t sweep a deck, the dirt is likely to cause the growth of fungi, making the deck slippery and dangerous for children and pets.
You must sweep the deck regularly and ensure particles and food residue are removed from the deck’s surface. Also, ensure to check in-between the decking boards for dirt.
3. Keep the Deck Dry Always
Most composite decking may be moisture-resistant, but it is good to ensure the decking boards are always moisture-free. Keeping the deck’s surface dry will prevent falls, slips, and other related home accidents.
4. Scrub Your Deck At Least Once Every Six Months
As we mentioned earlier, maintaining a deck isn’t time-consuming. However, you should endeavor to scrub it at least once every six months. This helps you remove stubborn stains that regular sweeping may not be able to remove before they become permanent.
Scrubbing a deck is very easy. All you need is a bristle brush and soapy water. Oil stains may be trickier to remove, so you may need to immediately use hot water with an ammonia-free dishwasher.
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5. Inspect The Deck Regularly
Another way to keep a luxury home decking board clean and in good shape is by performing regular checks. You should not only check your decking when you notice a problem.
Instead, make it a habit to inspect it often. Examining your deck regularly helps you spot damages before they become permanent or worse and need a lot of money to repair or require changing. Look out for missing screws and railings, rotting subframes, and shaky boards.
6. Don’t Use Sharp Objects To Remove Ice
Ice may get stuck on your deck during winter, especially if you have a deck outside your house. Don’t use sharp objects like a shovel to remove ice from your decking boards, or you may damage the deck’s surface permanently.
Instead, use rock salt to remove ice. You can also use a calcium chloride-based ice melt. Ensure you don’t use ice melt with colorant, or the dye may be hard to remove from your deck.
7. Improve Your Drainage System
Lastly, improve your drainage or grade soil to prevent stagnant water under the decks. We know composite decking is moisture-resistant, but too many liquid substances like standing water can be disastrous to wooden subframes. This is because they will expand and become weak.
Ensure you prevent wetness, redirect your roof’s drainage from your deck to remove any exposure to moisture.
Conclusion
It is easy to keep a luxury home deck like yours clean and in stellar shape for years. Simply follow this guide to enjoy your deck You may also consider consulting professionals for routine checks on your home decking.
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