When it comes to cleaning, spring gets all of the glory, but autumn and winter can be the perfect time to have a clear up. By tackling your outdoor projects before the really wet and cold weather kicks in, you’ll prevent moss and mould from building up while making your areas safer and less slippery. So let’s get to it!
Get rid of the gunk
If left untreated, moss, mould and lichen can damage timber and can penetrate paint film, destabilising the paint. The damp conditions of winter help these baddies thrive, so treat them with Resene Moss & Mould Killer to stop them in their tracks. Apply Resene Moss & Mould Killer with a garden sprayer or brush and allow it to soak in. Scrub vigorously and rinse with water.
You can use it to tackle mould indoors too. Black mould can be a problem in damp, poorly ventilated interior spaces. To prevent regrowth, repaint using a Resene waterborne paint such as Resene Kitchen & Bathroom paint or Resene SpaceCote dosed with Resene MoulDefender additive.
Rub a dub dub
Next it’s time to clean your timber surfaces with Resene Timber and Deck Wash. As well as removing dirt and grime from timber, it will open up the wood fibres – perfect if you’re planning on repainting or restaining, as it will allow the Resene paint or Resene Woodsman stain to penetrate into the wood.
Apply the Resene Timber and Deck Wash solution generously using a wide brush and allow it to soak into the timber for 10-15 minutes before scrubbing using a hand brush, following the grain of the timber. Rinse with water.
Get deck-orating
If you’re packing away your outdoor furniture for winter, why not take advantage of the clear surface and restain your deck? Resene Woodsman Decking Oil Stain is a penetrative stain that will not only protect your deck from the elements, but it will enhance the natural beauty of timber. Staining a deck is a reasonably quick job that can be done over a weekend, particularly if you use a PAL Deckmaster deck brush to apply the stain in long strokes, just like you’re mopping the floor.
Slip one past the mould
Exterior surfaces quickly get grubby and become home to moss, lichen and the like. Get in first by cleaning concrete and pathways with Resene Deep Clean. This slow-acting preventative cleaner is ideal for patios, paths and decks. It simply needs to be sprayed on and then you let it and nature do the rest.
Get a grip
In 2022, there were just under 750,000 new ACC claims for injuries from falls. Children and adults over 65 are particularly vulnerable to injuries from slips. Apply Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path grit finish to stairs and paths to help your feet and shoes grip the ground and keep your family safe. Add extra grip to flooring and other foot traffic areas with Resene Walk-on paint.
