Regular maintenance on a wood deck includes an annual exfoliation to remove old wood cells that give a dark look to the wood surface. Removing old wood cells with a thorough wash will allow cleaner cells to show through making the wood look new again and permit wood sealers to penetrate deeper into the wood.

A good cleaning and a protective coat of stain will not only refresh your deck, it will also extend its life.

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