Bleach Fence Before Staining

The affects of bleach on wood decks and fences bleach is the old standard used for years in cleaning.

Bleach fence before staining.

Water raises the wood grain. For best results let the cleaner work for about a minute and then run a brush over the area and then rinse it clean with a garden hose. If you do not fully remove the old layer then you will face some problems down the line that this article will touch on along with some tips and tricks of how to clean a wood fence with a pressure washer. Allow the fence to dry for at least 24 hours if you plan to sand paint or stain it.

On wood however the chlorine kills algae moss and mildew. After you clean your fence let the wood dry for 2 3 days before applying stain. Too much moisture in the wood prevents the stain from penetrating properly. You are now ready to re stain your deck or fence.

The main reason for this is to remove the old layer of finish before reapplying the new layer. On hard nonporous surfaces a chlorine bleach solution is an effective sanitizing product that kills mold and neutralizes indoor mold allergens that trigger allergies. The cleaner application should be done when the fence or deck is dry. If you don t have access to a pump type garden sprayer dip a clean stiff bristled cleaning brush into the bleach.