Composite Deck Cleaning Lake Bluff, IL

Composite deck cleaning for Lake Bluff homes

Most of our composite deck cleaning calls in Lake Bluff come from homes with an older village center and bluff-top lakefront homes. We see a lot of fences and arbors on established gardens, and the work is planned around it.

Being near Lake Michigan matters too. Wood close to water sees more humidity, more morning dew and, on open water, more reflected sun. We allow extra drying time and lean toward stains with stronger UV blockers on the exposed sides.

We clean composite and PVC decks across Lake County with manufacturer-appropriate cleaners and low pressure. The goal is to get the deck back to its original color without leaving wand marks, which are permanent on capped composite.

How the job goes in Lake Bluff

1. Identify the productCapped, uncapped or PVC, and which brand. It decides the cleaner and the pressure.
2. Clear and protectFurniture, rugs and planters come off. Rugs left on composite are the most common cause of shadow marks.
3. Apply cleanerA composite-safe cleaner with a sodium percarbonate base, or an oxalic-based one for tannin and rust stains.
4. Agitate and rinseSoft brush on problem spots, then a low-pressure fan rinse under 1,500 PSI, wand kept well off the surface.

Other work we do in Lake Bluff

Homeowners here also ask us about Fence staining in Lake Bluff, Fence cleaning in Lake Bluff and Deck sealing in Lake Bluff. See everything on the Lake Bluff service area page, or read the full composite deck cleaning guide. We also cover nearby North Chicago, Bannockburn and Highwood.