Composite Deck Cleaning Lindenhurst, IL

Composite deck cleaning for Lindenhurst homes

Most of our composite deck cleaning calls in Lindenhurst come from homes with 1970s-to-1990s subdivisions with a lot of original decks. In practice that means cedar privacy fences on tight lots.

Being near small lakes throughout the village 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.

Composite decks are the ones that get damaged most often by general pressure washing, because the surface looks tough. It is not. Capped composite has a thin outer layer and a narrow-tip wand will strip it in stripes. We use a soft-wash approach: cleaner, dwell, gentle agitation, low-pressure rinse. If your composite deck has black spots that will not come off with a hose, that is mildew in the surface and it needs the right cleaner, not more pressure.

How the job goes in Lindenhurst

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 Lindenhurst

Homeowners here also ask us about Pergola & gazebo staining in Lindenhurst, Deck restoration in Lindenhurst and Fence staining in Lindenhurst. See everything on the Lindenhurst service area page, or read the full composite deck cleaning guide. We also cover nearby Third Lake, Grayslake and Round Lake Beach.