If you don't clean the underside, mold and mildew can build up and compromise the deck's integrity. You can clean the underside of the deck with a DIY cleaning solution, or a pressure washer. Cleaning ...

Q. I have a composite deck, light gray in color, and, even though I clean it two times a year with a power washer, there still is this light green mold that appears under the railing and on the steps.

It's not uncommon to run across mold on an outdoor deck or antique wood furniture. Mold loves moisture and organic matter, making your favorite wooden chair an easy target. Both an eyesore and a ...

Despite their generally sturdy construction, most wooden outdoor decks begin to look shabby after only a few years without care, as mold, mildew and rust set in. Simply washing by hand can brighten a ...

Dear Heloise: Can you tell me what to use to clean my wooden deck?—A San Antonio Reader, via e-mail This is a great question that we get every year when it’s time to “fix up and clean up” our outdoor ...

Q: At one time you wrote an article on yearly deck maintenance that included instructions on cleaning a deck and a recipe for preserving it. Can you send me that recipe? A: You bet we can. Each year ...