Fortunately, composite decking is durable, low-maintenance, and very easy to clean.

In fact, you won’t need much more than soap and water.

Use the following five-tep guide to learn how to cleancomposite deckingand keep it gleaming.

Sweeping the deck with soap and water

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Experts typically recommend cleaning your composite decking on a semi-annual basis.

Depending on your geographic location and frequency of use, one or two cleanings each year should suffice.

The best time to clean is right after the hard winter months as you’re heading into spring.

Closeup of composite decking

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However, you should sweep orleaf blowat least monthly to prevent build-up.

For instance, some online cleaning guides suggest using apressure washeron your composite decking.

If yourfurnitureand pots are too heavy to move with ease, cover them with tarps.

Tools needed to clean composite decking

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Adjust the size of your brush to access corners and edges.

Tips to Keep Your Composite Decking Clean Longer

Removing furniture from the deck before cleaning

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Using a tool to remove leaves stuck in between deck boards

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Pressure washing the deck to remove any soap residue

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Placing items back on the deck after cleaning

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