Maintaining WPC Boards

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Maintaining WPC Boards
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Maintaining WPC Boards
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• WPC decking boards, aside from being
  environmentally friendly, promise you relatively
  minimal cleaning requirements, compared to
  all-timber materials. In most types of
  surroundings and situations, regular sweeping or
  mopping of the boards would be enough. If you
  wish, though, you can scrub it gently with the
  use a homemade solution of warm water and soap.

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• Composite WPC Boards really do not need heavy
  maintenance procedures however, they need to be
  regularly cleaned with usual housekeeping methods
  for them to last long. Take extra care of them to
  keep them looking good and to make them more
  durable. Here are some measures you should take
  to maximize the use of your composite boards.

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• In most types of surroundings and situations,
  regular sweeping or mopping of the boards would
  be enough. If you wish, though, you can scrub it
  gently with the use a homemade solution of warm
  water and soap. Mold and mildew are among the
  worst enemies of your WPC decking boards. Your
  boards should be installed in such a way that
  they have enough space for ventilation.

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• You may also use any similar cleaning product
  that has a non-bleaching formula. During the
  first couple of months or so, your boards would
  seem to be exhibiting water stains. If you do not
  want to wait until it settles down, you can scrub
  the deck with a non-bleaching cleaner. Being a
  recycled product, WPC decking boards normally
  change its color by more or less 10.

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• If you plan to have barbecue parties on your
  deck, protect your composite boards by placing a
  flame-resistant mat on the area where you will be
  grilling. The feet of the grill, the hot coals
  and, of course, the grease from the meat and oil
  can cause scratches, burns and oil stains on your
  composite WPC Panels. If oil stains do happen,
  clean them up as soon as possible, since the
  longer the stain sits, the deeper it sets in the
  composite material.

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• You should follow this up by cleaning with a soap
  and warm water solution. You can easily remove
  scratches with light sanding, but you should
  remember to follow the grain of the wood. To keep
  your boards from having scratches, avoid dragging
  your patio furniture or any item, particularly
  heavy ones, on your deck. You should also refrain
  from using pointed objects when cleaning.

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• If, however, you find that your boards have some
  stains and scratches that may be hard to remove,
  do not apply harsh chemicals or scrub heavily.
  Call the WPC Board manufacturer of your WPC
  decking boards and ask their recommendation for
  product-specific stain and scratch removal.