Bluebottle Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Last time it snowed I cleared a path on my decking to let the dog down the garden, when the snow thawed the decking where I cleared the path was like new. All the dirt moss algae was gone !! So this recent snowfall I have done all the deck, (yes your neighbours think your bonkers). So, the tip is, as the snow and ice start to thaw, clear the majority with a shovel and then use a stiff yard brush to brush the groves clear of ice and snow, it takes all the C$*p with it. No need for fancy cleaning products in the Spring. Just thought I would put that out there. My deck looks as new now. Edited February 4, 2015 by Bluebottle added a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 To he mods, I'm the manager of B&Q, can this thread be taken down please?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebottle Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 To he mods, I'm the manager of B&Q, can this thread be taken down please?! No need to take it down just sell snow at B and Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 No need to take it down just sell snow at B and Q They do already..it was all stacked up in the car park last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 So is it anything to do with the snow, or just the fact the OP brushed the decking down with a stiff yard brush?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloom Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 So is it anything to do with the snow, or just the fact the OP brushed the decking down with a stiff yard brush?? It depends on the type of snow. The posh areas of Sheffield get clean Class A snow, where we get a B class, inferior quality in the slums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchcoll Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 The OP is not as crazy as he sounds! My car always seems to look remarkably cleaner after I have cleared all the snow off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebottle Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 So is it anything to do with the snow, or just the fact the OP brushed the decking down with a stiff yard brush?? Having tried to brush it when just wet and also when dry, over the years it still looked grimy. No idea if there is any scientific reason like osmosis or similar, but as you brush the slush, ice and snow off the deck you can see all the slime and muck in the ice. From November to March I would hardly ever venture out there, I found this out purely by accident. Was thinking about a patent but guess that's pushing it.? As regards posh snow, yes I will be having my butler import it from my ski lodge in Val d'Isère from now on (if only) All I know for 15 to 20 mins of effort my deck is ready for some deck oil a sun lounger and me in my mankini :gag:hopefully in a few months. Give it a go you have nothing to lose but moss and algae and mucky deck. In the words of, I think, Bugs Bunny ?. "That's all follks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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