Installation Guide
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General Cleaning & Maintenance Instructions
In an outdoor environment, periodic cleaning will help keep your deck
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Dirt and Debris
Keep your deck clean by sweeping to remove dirt and debris. Using a leaf blower
Tip:
Water spots and Tannin Stains
As with all products containing wood, tannin marks can occur. MoistureShield Vantage products should be allowed to weather
naturally for about 3 to 6 months before these stains are addressed. For all other MoistureShield decking products, stains should
be cleaned within one week of exposure, or you may risk voiding the stain warranty. Using a deck brightener containing oxalic acid
like Olympic® Deck Brightener or Cabot Problem Solver® Wood Brightener should remove these spots. Deck Brightener will cause
Food Oil and Grease Stains
Household degreasing agents, such as Dawn dishwashing detergent, should be used to remove the food grade oil and grease stain
Bio Stains & Mold
Please note that Olympic Deck Cleaner is a bleach based cleaner and may temporarily lighten the surface appearance.
in situations where instant results are not needed. Please note that Spray and Forget is a non-bleach cleaner that will not
lighten the deck. As a preventative measure, Spray and Forget can be used once a year in high mold environments.
Pressure washer
While using a pressure washer may not hurt your decking, too much pressure could cause irreversible damage. So we do
not recommend using a pressure washer to clean your MoistureShield decking. Our recommendation is to use a mild dish
soap with warm water and a deck brush or broom. Dirt and debris varies from home to home and region to region.
Scratches or surface abrasions - Vantage & Infuse
Markings of this type on your deck should fade within 3-6 months of installation. Using a heat gun can speed this process up
Please note that the heat gun cannot be used on the Vision line of decking and must only be used on Vantage and Infuse.
Rust stains / stubborn spots
Olympic® Deck Brightener
stains. Deck Brightener will cause the deck boards to lighten. It is recommended that the brightener be applied to all the boards, not just the stain.
Removing ice or snow
Calcium chloride or rock salt can be used to remove ice from MoistureShield products. Using a metal snow shovel when
Tip: When using chemicals to melt ice, use a clear product to avoid possible staining.
*Follow all package directions for proper usage, safety precautions and disposal. In some cases more stubborn stains will require reapplying cleaners until the
desired level of cleanliness is achieved. At times, brushing the deck with a so bristle brush may be necessary to remove any stubborn staining. Remember to always
test chosen cleaners in a small inconspicuous area of your deck for approved results. Never mix any other cleaners (ammonia, phosphoric acid, etc.) with bleach.
The following are suggested cleaners
for periodic maintenance:
Deck Cleaner
containing Oxalic Acid
Mold & Mildew
stain cleaner
Olympic Premium
Deck Cleaner
Mold & Mildew stain
cleaner and inhibitor
Spray & Forget,
House & Deck