Deck cleaning can really be a chore. As a professional pressure washing company, we see it many times where homeowners go out to their local hardware stores, buy a pressure washer, and attempt to do deck cleaning themselves. Then we get the call asking us to come look at their deck because they tried using pressure to remove the existing deck stain. Unfortunately, we usually have to inform the homeowner they have made some serious errors when doing deck cleaning that is beyond a simple fix. Most of the time, these decks need to floor boards installed because deck cleaning was improperly done. In St. Louis Deck Cleaning is best done using low pressure and the right blend of chemicals to safely remove the existing deck stain that is on the deck. Once this step of the deck restoration processes is done, then it is time to follow that up with neutralizing cleaning agent to help restore the natural look of the wood. When preparing for deck staining, always use a good oil based deck stain. Many decks usually take two coats on the floor boards. If the floor of the deck really sucks in the first coat of deck stain, chances are the wood is thirsty. Apply a light coat over the first coat of deck stain. Make sure you do not over apply, since this will cause your deck finish to fail prematurely.