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Composite deck cleaning for Somers homes

Composite deck cleaning in Somers starts with knowing the housing: a village and town of rural lots, farmsteads and newer subdivisions. That means decks on open, wind-exposed properties, which changes the prep more than the stain.

Being near the Pike River and 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.

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 Somers

  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 Somers

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck sealing in Somers, Dock & pier staining in Somers and Deck restoration in Somers. See everything on the Somers service area page, or read the full composite deck cleaning guide. We also cover nearby Racine, Union Grove and Sturtevant.

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What affects the price in Somers

  • Deck size and layout
  • Type of composite: uncapped first-generation boards hold more mildew than capped or PVC
  • How heavy the mildew or staining is
  • Rug shadows, grill grease and tannin stains that need spot treatment
  • Whether railings are composite, aluminum or wood

Details on the pricing page.

Somers composite deck cleaning FAQ

Can composite decks be pressure washed?

Only at low pressure with a wide tip. Manufacturers generally cap it around 1,500 PSI held a foot or more away. Higher than that, or a narrow tip, will scar the surface.

What are the black spots on my composite deck?

Almost always mildew growing in the surface texture, fed by pollen and moisture. A composite-safe cleaner removes it. Bleach alone will lighten it and leave it to come back.

How far in advance should I book composite deck cleaning in Somers?

Two to four weeks in spring and early fall, which are the busiest windows. Midsummer usually has more availability. Text photos and your town and we will give you a date with the quote.

Do you charge extra to come to Somers?

Somers is just over the state line from our Zion-area work, and it is inside our normal service radius. No separate travel charge for Somers.

Composite deck cleaning in Somers

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