How to Clean Wood with Bleach Without Ruining It

from The Mark Cave Soft Washing Podcast SoftWash UK · host Mark Cave

Mark Cave breaks down the safe way to clean decking and fences with sodium hypochlorite, explaining why pre-wetting, using a mild 1% mix, and rinsing within 20 minutes are essential. He also covers oxalic acid brightening, when to avoid bleach on hardwoods, and the best biocide alternative for delicate timber.

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