Cabot's Deck Clean

Get the job done right first time, with Cabot's Deck Clean. This essential preparation product cleans and rejuvenates new and old exterior timber surfaces prior to an application of a top coat of oil, stain, paint or exterior varnish. Designed to revitalise and clean grey, weathered and soiled timber, it also removes naturally occurring tannins from new timber while eliminating mould and other contaminants.

  • Removes tannin stains.
  • Combats mould, dirt & grease.
  • Easy to use.
  • Prepares timber for recoat.
  • Helps remove tannin and oils that leach from new timber.
  • Effectively cleans mould, dirt, grease and other contaminants that are present.
  • Water clean up and 15 minute rinse off.
  • Prepares timber prior to coating for a longer lasting finish.
Areas
  • All bare
  • Previously oiled or stained exterior timber including decking
  • Steps and handrails
  • Outdoor garden settings
  • BBQs
  • Window frames
  • Doors
  • Weatherboards
  • Pergolas
Sizes
  • 1Litre
  • 4Litres
Application
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Brush
Coverage

10 m2/L

Cleaning
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Water

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Hot tip!

Wear protective gloves and goggles when using this product. Remove excessive dirt and oil contamination with hot soapy water using a stiff broom or brush. Hose area clean with water. Precaution: Protect plants, bushes, metal and paint work that are not to be cleaned, with plastic sheets. Rinse off immediately and thoroughly if contact occurs.

Protect plants, bushes, metal and paint work that are not to be cleaned, with plastic sheets. Rinse off immediately and thoroughly if contact occurs. Cabot's Deck Clean is not a paint remover, however it may remove some old and weathered coatings from timber.

Apply using Broom.

  1. Shake contents before use.
  2. Hose down timber surface, ensuing surface is damp prior to any application of Cabot’s Deck Clean. 
  3. Test on a small area to determine effectiveness and strength required. 
  4. Add one part Cabot’s Deck Clean to four parts water in a Cabot’s Deck Hand bucket and mix well. For stubborn stains use a stronger solution. 
  5. Apply generously to the timber with a brush or broom. Scrub vigorously. 
  6. Leave the solution on the timber for 10-20 minutes.
  7. Rinse off the surface with water using a high pressure or garden hose. Avoid allowing to dry out. Severely stained decks may need an additional treatment, more vigorous scrubbing or a power washer. Important: In hot temperatures do not apply in direct sunlight, cool the timber by lightly dampening with water and coat in the shade. Hints: Cabot’s Deck Clean is not a paint remover, however it may remove some old and weathered coatings from timber.

Important: In hot temperatures do not apply in direct sunlight, cool the timber by lightly dampening with water and coat in the shade. 

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Hot tip!

Cabot’s Deck Clean is not a paint remover, however it may remove some old and weathered coatings from timber.

Cabot's Deck Clean

ups icon Removes tannin stains
ups icon Combats mould, dirt & grease
ups icon Easy to use
ups icon Prepares timber for recoat
Cabot's Deck Clean
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If you are unsure how much product you need, please use our product calculator. Please note minimum length/width is 1 metre and maximum is 50 metres.

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