Cedar Deck Cleaning

What This Service Involves

Cedar is prized across the Pacific Northwest but its soft, open grain greys and grows algae quickly in our climate. We clean cedar with a gentle wood cleaner, then apply a brightener that neutralizes the surface and pulls back the warm reddish tone. Aggressive pressure destroys cedar's soft fibers, so the whole process leans on chemistry and light rinsing. The result is rich, even cedar ready to accept oil or stain evenly.

Benefits

Revives cedar's warm reddish color; Brightens and neutralizes the wood surface; Protects soft cedar grain from damage; Prepares the boards for even stain uptake

Our Process

1) Clear the deck and wet down surrounding plants; 2) Apply a gentle cedar-safe cleaner; 3) Rinse, then apply a wood brightener; 4) Final-rinse to reveal an even, warm tone

What Affects the Cost

Cedar deck square footage; Degree of greying and algae; Condition and age of the boards; Brightener and neutralizing step; Railing and stair detailing

Best Time of Year

Clean and brighten cedar decks in dry summer weeks so they dry ahead of sealing.