Deck Washing
Deck Washing in Plain City & Central Ohio
Get your deck ready to enjoy again. We soft wash wood and composite decks — lifting away gray weathering, algae and grime — without the splintering and gouging that high pressure causes.
The Service
What our Deck Washing includes.
Wood decks are easily damaged by high-pressure washing, which raises the grain, splinters the boards and leaves permanent wand marks. We soft wash instead: low pressure plus a wood-safe cleaner that lifts dirt, algae and gray oxidation and brightens the wood back toward its natural color — ready for sealing or staining.
Composite decking cleans up beautifully too, and needs the gentler approach to avoid clouding the surface. Whether you're prepping to reseal or just want your deck usable again, we treat every board with care. Fully insured and satisfaction guaranteed.
We clean decks right across the region — from Plain City out to Marysville, Galloway and London. Wherever you are in Central Ohio, your deck is cleaned the same gentle way.
- Pressure-treated & cedar wood decks
- Composite & PVC decking
- Railings, spindles & stairs
- Gray oxidation & algae brightening
- Wood-safe, splinter-free soft wash
- Pre-seal / pre-stain cleaning
How It Works
How we clean a deck in Plain City & Central Ohio.
A deck is the surface where pressure does the most damage and the least good. Wood fiber is soft, and a narrow high-pressure tip raises the grain, leaves wand marks and opens the timber up to hold water — which is exactly what makes the graying come back faster than before. We clean decks with a low-pressure application and a wood-safe cleaner that does the work chemically, followed by a gentle rinse.
What actually comes off is three things at once: surface dirt, algae in the shaded boards, and grayed-out fiber where UV has broken the wood down. Composite behaves differently — it does not gray, but it holds a slick algae film in the grain pattern and needs a cleaner that will not cloud the cap layer. We identify which you have before choosing a chemistry.
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Identify the boards
Pressure-treated pine, cedar, hardwood and composite each want a different cleaner and dwell time. Getting this wrong is what ruins decks.
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Clear and protect
Furniture and planters come off. Beds and lawn around the deck are pre-wet and kept wet, so run-off stays diluted the whole time we work.
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Apply and dwell
The cleaner goes on and is given time to break down algae and grayed fiber. This is where the cleaning happens — not at the nozzle.
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Rinse and inspect
A wide low-pressure rinse takes it off evenly. We walk the boards afterwards and flag any that are soft, split or need a nail set.
What changes the price of a deck clean
Square footage sets the baseline, but the state of the timber matters more than the size. A deck cleaned every year rinses down quickly. One left five or six seasons carries a thick algae mat and deep graying that needs a longer dwell and sometimes a second application.
- Deck size and levels — stairs, railings and multi-level decks add surface area fast
- Material — composite, cedar and pressure-treated pine each need their own chemistry
- Years since the last clean — heavy algae or deep graying needs a second pass
- Railing detail — spindles and lattice are hand-detailed, never blasted
Recent Work
Decks and docks we have washed in Central Ohio.
Wood and composite, lakeside docks and back decks. Drag the sliders: the gray on wood is weathered surface fiber, and the right wash takes it back to the color underneath.
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After
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A back deck, washed board by board
Wood and composite both get a soft wash rather than a narrow high-pressure tip, so the boards come up clean without raised grain or wand marks.
Where We Work
Serving Plain City & Central Ohio.
Based in Plain City and serving homes & businesses across Central Ohio. Don't see your town? Just give us a call — we likely cover you.
Find Us
Mullet Power Wash
319 Willowbend Cir
Plain City, OH 43064
Serving Plain City & Central Ohio
Mon–Sat · 9:00am – 5:00pm
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Frequently asked questions.
Will pressure washing ruin my wood deck?
High pressure can — it raises the grain and splinters boards. That's why we soft wash decks with low pressure and a wood-safe cleaner, which brightens the wood without the damage.
Can you clean my deck before I stain it?
Yes — a proper cleaning is the best prep for sealing or staining. We remove dirt, algae and old gray oxidation so the new finish adheres evenly.
Do you clean composite decking?
Absolutely. Composite decks clean up well with our gentle method, which removes grime and algae without clouding or scratching the surface.
Will cleaning damage my wood deck?
Not the way we do it. Deck damage comes from someone holding a high-pressure wand on softwood, which raises the grain and leaves furry, gouged boards. We soft wash instead, so the solution lifts the gray and the algae without tearing up the timber.
Can you clean composite decking?
Yes. Composite doesn't rot but it grows algae and mold in the grain just like wood, especially in shade. It needs low pressure and the right solution, since aggressive pressure permanently marks the surface texture.
How soon can I use the deck again?
Once it's dry, usually the same day in decent weather. If you're having it sealed or stained afterwards, let the boards dry fully first — your finisher will give you their own timing.
How often should a deck be cleaned?
Once a year suits most Central Ohio decks, ideally in spring. Shaded decks and those under trees go green faster and may want it more often. Regular cleaning also makes any stain or sealer last noticeably longer.
Do you do the sealing or staining as well?
No — we clean, we don't coat. Sealing and staining are a finisher's trade and we'd rather do our part properly than half-do theirs. What we can promise is the best possible surface to work on: dirt, algae and gray oxidation gone, so whatever goes on next takes evenly.
Free Estimate
Get your free quote.
Tell us what needs cleaning and we'll send a clear, no-obligation price — fast. Most quotes go out the same day.
- Fully insured — your property is protected.
- Soft-wash methods that are safe for siding, roofs & plants.
- Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Prefer to talk?
(614) 316-2302