Composite Deck Cleaning Winthrop Harbor, IL

Composite deck cleaning for Winthrop Harbor homes

Most of our composite deck cleaning calls in Winthrop Harbor come from homes with ranches and split-levels near the lakefront and marina. We see a lot of lake wind and sun that dry out decks, and the work is planned around it.

With Lake Michigan and North Point Marina close by, decks and fences here hold moisture longer in the mornings. We schedule the wash early in the week so there is time to dry before stain goes on.

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 Winthrop Harbor

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 Winthrop Harbor

Homeowners here also ask us about Pergola & gazebo staining in Winthrop Harbor, Deck cleaning in Winthrop Harbor and Dock & pier staining in Winthrop Harbor. See everything on the Winthrop Harbor service area page, or read the full composite deck cleaning guide. We also cover nearby Wadsworth, Old Mill Creek and Zion.