Materials List Messmer's Wood & Deck Liquid For redwoods and some cedars that require brightening. Clean and brighten up to 500 square feet with one gallon mixed with water. Nylon or fiber brush (no metal brushes) or push broom Water, hose, plastic buckets, mop
				Do not begin until you have read and understand all instructions. If you have questions, call us toll free at 1-800-731-3669, weekdays 8-5 Mountain time. We recommend doing a small test area on your project to insure your satisfaction with appearance before proceeding with the entire job. For cleaning and brightening of redwood and cedar, or for mild cleaning on all woods: Sweep excess debris (dirt and leaves) off the deck. Wet the deck surface down with clean water from the hose. Mix Wood & Deck Liquid in warm water at the recommended strength. After waiting for several minutes for product to dissolve and activate, apply with a mop or sprayer. Let the product sit on the deck surface for at least 10 minutes, making sure to keep the deck wet with more product if it begins to dry out. Scrub the deck boards with the grain of the wood, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
				Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why is it important to clean before applying wood finishes? A: If you apply UV Plus or other wood finishes to a dirty wood surface, the wood will go dark and dingy. The oils and resins in the stain will entrap the dirt and make it impossible to clean until the product wears away with the top surface of the wood. By cleaning the wood with a good quality wood cleaner like Messmer's Wood and Deck Part A, you are properly preparing the deck or other wood surface for staining with UV Plus. Q: Are your products hazardous to people and animals or to plants? A: When used in accordance with label instructions, all of our products are safe to use. As with any cleaning chemicals, keep them out of the reach of children and away from pets. It's always best to wet down the lawn and vegetation area around your project, and rinse thoroughly afterward to dilute any cleaning products you may use. We also suggest covering sensitive plants to minimize contact with any cleaning chemicals. Q: How do I decide which product(s) to use on my deck? A: The powder products are the most powerful and the best choice for tough jobs. For redwood and cedar decks, use either the powder cleaner and brightener in that order, or use just the liquid product alone. On some types of wood, the brightener and liquid renewer / brightener are not effective and will not change the look of the wood. For best results, use the powder cleaner alone on hardwood, pressure treated, and pine decks.