How to pressure wash decking
After winter, your garden decking may be in need of a spruce-up. The best and most satisfying way to achieve this is with a pressure washer, and it won’t take you much time at all! Kimberley Walsh is here to show us how to get your decking looking good as new.
Plug the pressure washer into the mains and attach the hose. Make sure the hose has no folds or kinks so the water reaches the unit at full pressure.
TOP TIP: Before you start, make sure to cover plants, outside plugs, and other sensitive areas with plastic sheets or drop cloths to protect them from the spray.
Attach one of the high-pressure wands.
Turn on the pressure washer via the switch on the main unit.
TOP TIP: Give the machine time, 30 seconds or so, to produce full pressure before you start.
Spray in straight lines up and down the decking. Focus on one panel at a time to make sure there are no missed spots.
TOP TIP: To clean off deep dirt and grime, hold it closer to the wood, just a few inches away. Going against the grain can cause damage and make the cleaning uneven, so make sure you're going with the grain of the wood.
And that’s it! Your decking will now have a new lease of life, ready for the summer.