Deck Cleaning & Power Washing Mundelein, IL

Deck cleaning for Mundelein homes

Most of our deck cleaning calls in Mundelein come from homes with older bungalows near downtown plus 1980s-to-2000s subdivisions. That means cedar decks on the subdivisions west of Route 45, which changes the prep more than the stain.

Mundelein sits on Diamond Lake, and waterfront wood weathers faster on the water-facing side than the house side. We check both and often give the exposed side a second coat.

The most common deck we see is one a homeowner or a general power-washing company went over at high pressure. The boards look clean for a week, then dry out fuzzy and gray. The pressure tore the surface fibers loose. A chemical clean does the work, and the pressure only rinses. If your deck is due for stain, the cleaning is step one and we roll it into the staining job.

How the job goes in Mundelein

1. Cover and pre-wetPlants, siding and light fixtures around the deck get wetted or covered. We check for loose boards and popped nails before we start.
2. Apply the cleanerA percarbonate wood cleaner sits for 10 to 15 minutes and breaks down mildew, algae and the gray layer. Stubborn spots get a scrub brush.
3. Low-pressure rinseUnder 1,000 PSI with a wide fan tip, working with the grain. The rinse is only removing what the cleaner already loosened.
4. BrightenAn oxalic-acid brightener neutralizes the cleaner and restores the natural wood tone, especially on cedar and redwood.

Other work we do in Mundelein

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck repair in Mundelein, Fence staining in Mundelein and Pergola & gazebo staining in Mundelein. See everything on the Mundelein service area page, or read the full deck cleaning guide. We also cover nearby Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Mettawa.