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                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2015 12:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[A deck cleaner that is biodegradable will work and not harm the plants if you rinse well.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[A deck cleaner that is biodegradable will work and not harm the plants if you rinse well.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/">Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &amp; Decks Since 1993</dc:creator>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2015 17:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Quote from administrator on June 24, 23:05
	Use a deck cleaner not vinegar.
	
	What can be used that will not hurt vegetation around the deck?  Most people have decks in their backyards s...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><strong>Quote from administrator on June 24, 23:05</strong><br />
	Use a deck cleaner not vinegar.</blockquote>
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	What can be used that will not hurt vegetation around the deck?  Most people have decks in their backyards surrounded by grass, trees, and plants.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 23:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Use a deck cleaner not vinegar.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Use a deck cleaner not vinegar.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:56:13 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[We have a stained deck in fairly good condition. Resealed this spring with Thompsons, but have mildew problems due to a damp season and trees. What is the best option for cleaning that won&#039;t...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have a stained deck in fairly good condition. Resealed this spring with Thompsons, but have mildew problems due to a damp season and trees. What is the best option for cleaning that won't harm finish or plants? Was planning to use vinegar.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/">Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>slt723</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Vinegar cleaning</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Vinegar lowers the pH level similar to a wood brightener while a deck cleaner raises the level. Vinegar is not really a cleaner but acidic in nature. Using a brightener may help to even out ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Vinegar lowers the pH level similar to a wood brightener while a deck cleaner raises the level. Vinegar is not really a cleaner but acidic in nature. Using a brightener may help to even out color but hard to day for sure.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/">Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &amp; Decks Since 1993</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Vinegar cleaning</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Does vinegar change the pH level of treated wood to the degree a commercial cleaner does? My wife likes to be &#039;green&#039; so we used a water/white vinegar (2:1) mix to scrub some algae and mold ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Does vinegar change the pH level of treated wood to the degree a commercial cleaner does? My wife likes to be 'green' so we used a water/white vinegar (2:1) mix to scrub some algae and mold from our previously unstained pt wood retaining wall. Do I still need to use a Brightener to adjust the pH level before applying a stain/sealant?]]></content:encoded>
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