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Most of the time, wood decks are exposed to many forms of elements that could cause weathering and damage. Constant exposure to the sun causes wood to crack, while cold weather promotes bacterial growth. The water and fog contribute to the rusting of the nails and screws that held the wood in place.

When these things happen, the shine on wood decks wears off and is only replaced by an unsightly orange tint of rust, as well as mold and cracks. But there is something that can be done to restore stained wood decks. Here are simple ways you can use as a reference to clean your wood decks.

  1. sodium percarbonate
  2. Sodium percarbonate is a colorless, hygroscopic, crystalline oxidizing agent. It is commonly used in the manufacture of environmentally friendly laundry detergents. When sodium percarbonate is mixed with water, it releases sodium carbonate and hydrogen peroxide. These two components are known safe and effective cleaning agents. Given all of that, sodium percarbonate is a safe way to remove rust stains from wood decks.

    • To use, simply mix one part sodium percarbonate with one part water. For a much stronger solution, simply add more sodium percarbonate.
    • Dip and soak the stiff nylon brush in the solution, then use it to scrub the stained deck. Do this until all rust stains are completely removed.
  3. White vinegar
  4. White vinegar is primarily preferred for removing rust stains. Apple cider vinegar can also be used for this purpose. White vinegar is most effective when it is not diluted. But since vinegar is acidic, it is recommended not to smear the areas that are not stained with rust, so that the unaffected wooden deck will whiten.

    • To remove rust stains, soak a clean cloth or sponge in white vinegar, then use it to wipe rust stains off the wood deck.
    • Wipe the area immediately with a clean, dry cloth.
  5. borax and lemon
  6. Borax, or baking soda, is a common ingredient in many household cleaning products.

    • Mix one part of Borax with a splash of lemon juice.
    • Dip a stiff nylon brush or sponge into the solution and scrub the stained wood deck with it.
    • Once the rust stains are gone, rinse the treated area with water and pat dry.

If in case, all of these are not effective enough to remove very stubborn rust stains from deck wood, you may want to consider using commercial rust remover products. But do this only when all your safe options are completely exhausted.

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