Bleach Fence Before Staining

On hard nonporous surfaces a chlorine bleach solution is an effective sanitizing product that kills mold and neutralizes indoor mold allergens that trigger allergies.

Bleach fence before staining.

The main reason for this is to remove the old layer of finish before reapplying the new layer. The cleaner application should be done when the fence or deck is dry. One of the first things you need to do before staining a wood fence is to make sure it is as clean as possible. If you don t have access to a pump type garden sprayer dip a clean stiff bristled cleaning brush into the bleach.

After you clean your fence let the wood dry for 2 3 days before applying stain. Allow the fence to dry for at least 24 hours if you plan to sand paint or stain it. Water raises the wood grain. For best results choose a semi transparent natural oil based stain and apply it with a pump up garden sprayer.

If you do not fully remove the old layer then you will face some problems down the line that this article will touch on along with some tips and tricks of how to clean a wood fence with a pressure washer. Too much moisture in the wood prevents the stain from penetrating properly. On wood however the chlorine kills algae moss and mildew. You are now ready to re stain your deck or fence.