Ready to seal, stain, or enjoy.
Wood is soft — the wrong pressure furrs the grain and permanently ruins the finish. Our deck cleaning service dials pressure, technique, and detergent to the material, whether pressure-treated pine, cedar, ipe, composite, brick paver, or flagstone. The result is a surface that's ready for staining, sealing, entertaining, or bare-foot family time on the very next weekend.
Safe cleaning for wood, composite, brick, stone, and flagstone
Removes mildew, algae, pollen, spider webs, and gray weathering
Preps wood perfectly for stain or sealer application
Restores paver color and joint definition
Removes tannin bleeding from oaks and pines
Fence cleaning available as an add-on
We inspect boards, fasteners, joists, and drainage before starting.
Wood-safe cleaner brightens grain, kills mildew, and lifts pollen.
Careful, grain-following rinse — no gouges, no furring, no marks.
24–48 hour dry time before optional sealing or staining.
That silvery-gray patina on old decks is UV damage combined with mildew feeding on trapped moisture and pollen. Green patches are algae — the same organism you see on shady sidewalks. Both are fixable. A professional deck cleaning removes the organic growth, lifts weathered wood cells, and exposes the fresh wood underneath. From there you can seal it, stain it, or just enjoy the natural color.
Pressure-treated pine cleans best with a two-step brightener and oxalic acid rinse. Cedar and hardwoods like ipe need a gentler touch to avoid raising the grain. Composite decking (Trex, TimberTech) cleans well with a soft wash — high pressure ruins the manufacturer coating. Brick pavers and flagstone tolerate more pressure and often benefit from re-sanding joints after cleaning. We match technique to material — no guesswork.
If you plan to stain or seal a wood deck after cleaning, timing matters. Wait 24–48 hours for the wood to dry fully to the recommended moisture content. Our brightener rinse also neutralizes any leftover detergent and opens the wood pores to accept stain evenly. Skip the professional cleaning and stain will look blotchy within a season.
S.P.E.C. provides decks & patios and full-service exterior cleaning across Spalding County and the surrounding Middle Georgia area.
Wait 24–48 hours for wood to fully dry before applying stain or sealer. We'll advise on the best window based on weather forecasts.
Not when done correctly. Wrong technique furrs wood permanently. We use the appropriate pressure, tip size, and detergent for every wood type.
Yes. Fence cleaning is a common add-on to deck jobs — same wood-safe technique, same great results.
Yes — composite deck manufacturers like Trex specifically recommend soft washing over high-pressure cleaning to preserve the factory finish.
Locally owned. Fully insured. Serving Griffin and the surrounding area — call, text, or email.
