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02/06/2012 7:30 pm
I've used this product to clean my deck. It seems to have done a pretty good job, but I read in another post that using bleach is bad for the wood. This product I understand is "oxygenated" if that makes any difference. My question is: have I screwed up? What should be my next step? I do eventually want to restain my deck. It was stained 3 yrs ago with One Time -- another bad move. Gaham
02/06/2012 7:41 pm
Bleach can be bad for wood as it may damage the lignin, breaking down the wood's cellular structure. The Clorox Outdoor is not an "oxygenated bleach" but rather a normal high concentrated bleach that contains Sodium hypochlorite. At this point there is not much you can do. I would not worry about it though. Just make sure you rinse your wood thoroughly.
How bad was the One Time? Did it turn dark or black in color?
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02/06/2012 8:25 pm
The One Time didn't hold up well and did turn dark particularly under a tree overhanging part of the deck. It's also overpriced. Should I now use a stripper and brightener before staining? Thanks, Gaham
