Can I Use Bleach on Decking

Contrary to popular belief, chlorine bleach is not a great cleaner for a wood deck. Luckily, you can use powdered oxygen bleach to scrub down and clean your deck without damaging the deck’s wood or any surrounding plantlife.

Does bleach damage wood decks?

Unfortunately, it creates havoc when used on wood. Chlorine bleach removes natural wood color, destroys wood lignin (the glue that holds wood fibers together), can corrode metal deck fasteners and hardware and can kill vegetation.

How do I clean my deck with bleach?

1. Add 2 cups of the bleach to two gallons of water.
2. Pour in 1/4 cup of dish detergent and mix well until it suds.
3. Use a broom or another large brush and cover entire deck.
4. Scrub where there is stubborn dirt and grime and then rinse off.