LIME CLEAN

(Every project has special nuances so please, use the Ask Earthpaint tool for professional advice if you are unsure about your project.) All things considered, Lime Clean is the best wood and deck cleaner when a comprehensive wood cleaner is needed. We use it before staining a deck, timbers, logs or siding. Brush or roll it on, keep it wet for 30 minutes, scrub and rinse with a hose. Simple but effective. SUMMARY: A number of things can thwart proper wood staining including, Algae, Mold and Mildew Stains, wood extractives, mill glaze, leftover glues, surface sheen, existing coatings and environmental contaminants. All must be addressed to properly prepare wood for coating. Changing the color of wood like bleach does is fairly easy and can seem impressive. Many times it's just the natural grey patina at the surface level that quickly brightens up, giving the illusion that mold was killed.  However, after about 6 months the delusion fades as many coatings fail because all of the factors