How should I clean this - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Chris Mozick · Junior Member

How should I clean this

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

looks like ipe or similar hard surface deck. 1/2% to 1% wood wash. You may have to scrub with deck brush. Rinse well and then Wood Restore. We did one where homeowner had sealed and it was a pain. In future demo a section with a pump sprayer so homeowner can see results.

Chris Mozick · Junior Member

Thanks for the advice and sorry to mention it is Ipe

Brandon Vaughn · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

If they don't restain, it will still have that different color look. Just the dark areas will look lighter. The reddish tones are coming from a previous stain/seal. It won't look uniform unless they do a restain/seal afterward.

Chris Mozick · Junior Member

That is exactly what I told the client that he should reseal but the problem is the wife doesn't like the smell when the laid the stain down so the only other suggestions I came up with is the sand it and treat with wood restore if that's possible.

Bob Riddick · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Chris, Ipe is as tough to sand as it is to drill. "Ironwood" is the local nickname.

Let us know how it goes.

Chris Mozick · Junior Member

I'm doing the job on Thursday and I will let you guys know.