Duradek - Care and Cleaning

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Protect your vinyl decking from scuffs, tears or excessive wear by using mats at doorways, stair landings or major traffic thoroughfares. Stair nosing will protest the vinyl for high use stairwells. Dragging heavy objects can cause scuffs or tears and should be avoided or protected against.

Inspection: The only regular maintenance other than cleaning is inspecting the caulking used to seal around posts, pillars, corners, vents and drains. Often the structure to which the vinyl sheeting is sealed will crack, shrink, or shift, thereby breaking the seal. Yearly inspection will uncover such a problem. We can recommend and supply the proper sealant to correct it. If a hole, nic or cut is found immediately cover it with a good tape to keep moisture from leaking under the vinyl.

Railings: If railings are attached to vinyl deck surface, try to mount them so they do not penetrate the membrane. Wood rails should be notched out and bolted to the side of the deck. For a proper seal, metal rails should have all screws caulked before inserting the screw. Call us for more information.

General Cleaning: Your vinyl deck should be cleaned at least four times a year (more often if acid rain or airborne pollution is a problem in your area) using a good cleaning solution. (i.e. Shell Busey). Use warm water and a stiff broom, scrubbing in a circular motion to loosen the dirt. Spray with garden hose (under pressure) to wash away the loose dirt. Flush thoroughly with clean water.

Non-Skid and Cleanability: The more textured the surface, the more effective the non-slip characteristics will be. The smoother the surface the easier your vinyl surface will be to clean. Therefore, a heavy textured non-slip finish will require more cleaning effort and vice versa.

Here are cleaning solutions for:

Chewing Gum
Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice)
Medium soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Eye shadow
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Motor Oil
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Spray Paint
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry
Follow instructions of staining agent manufacturer

Mildew or Wet Leaves*
One(1) tablespoon amonia to one(1) quart water/water rinse/dry
Mediun soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Shoe Polish*
Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice)
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry
Follow instructions of staining agent manufacturer

Yellow Mustard
Mediun soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry
One(1) tablespoon amonia to one(1) quart water/water rinse/dry

Oil Based Paint (fresh)
Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice)
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry
Follow instructions of staining agent manufacturer

Oil Based Paint (dried)
Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice)
Mediun soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Suntan Lotion*
Mediun soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry
Follow instructions of staining agent manufacturer

Tar/Asphalt
Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice)
Mediun soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Lipstick
Mediun soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Latex Paint
Mediun soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry
Follow instructions of staining agent manufacturer

Crayon
Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice)
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Ketchup
Mediun soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Grease
Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice)
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry
Follow instructions of staining agent manufacturer.

Ballpoint Ink
Mediun soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry
Follow instructions of staining agent manufacturer

Household Soil
Mediun soft brush- warm soapy water/water rinse/dry
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Permanent Marker*
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry
One(1) tablespoon amonia to one(1) quart water/water rinse/dry

Coffee, Tea, Chocolate
Fantastik spray cleaner (only for a few minutes) water rinse/dry

Please Note = Suntan lotion, wet leaves, cedar boards, permanent markers and some other products contain dyes that permanently stain.

Notes
· Always clean immediately. Test an unseen area of fabric before cleaning stain.
· All cleaning methods must be followed by a thorough rinse with water.
· Certain household cleaners, powdered abrasives, steel wool and industrial cleaners can cause damage and discoloration and are not recommended. Dry cleaning fluids and lacquer solvents should not be used, as they will remove the printed pattern and gloss. Waxes should be used with caution. Many contain dyes or solvents that can permanently damage the protective coating.