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NewTechWood Care and Cleaning Guide / v20200513 1

Problem Solution

Dirt and

Debris

Surface debris should be sprayed off with a hose. Use warm soapy water and

a soft non-metal scrub brush to remove dirt and debris within the embossing

pattern. Scrubbing in the direction of the grain is best.

Tannins

Tannins can form when organic material gets stuck within the gaps of the deck

and water starts to pool under it. Therefore, it is best to remove the debris

within gaps with a garden hose, spatula, or soft broom. Keeping the gaps clean

will reduce the chances of tannins from forming leaving your deck cleaner.

Ice and

Snow

Use calcium chloride or rock salt to mel

t the snow and ice. Buildup of calcium

chloride and rock salt may occur leaving a white residue, which can be easily

removed with warm soapy water and a soft non-metal scrub brush.

Oil / Grease

/ Food

All oil / grease / food spills must be removed promptly. To clean use warm soapy

water and a soft non-metal scrub brush. Grease and oil may require an all purpose

cleaner if warm soapy water and a soft non-metal scrub brush do not work. Be sure

to chec

k with manufacturer’s on which cleaners are appropriate to use on your deck.

Mold and

Mildew

Mold and mildew occurs periodically in everyday environments. Therefore, surface

mold and mildew can appear on the deck if decaying organic material such

as, but are not limited to, wood, leaf decay, and pollen are present along with

elevated temperatures, air, and water. There is no way to completely eliminate

mold and mildew, therefore, we can only minimize the occurrence

by removing

these decaying organic materials as quickly as possible. If mold and mildew are

present use warm soapy water and a soft non-metal scrub brush to clean.

Irregular

Heat

Sources

/ Fire

Composite decking has the tendency to retain heat whenever presented directly

decking. Proper caution should be taken when from irregular heat sources and

Masonry

Construction

During masonry construction the deck must be covered AT ALL TIMES preferably

from construction, can mix with water and evaporate leaving deposits behind

which creates a white/haze on the decks surface.

To prevent this problem ensure that masonry/cement construction is set

properly before ever installing the decking material. If mineral deposits are left

on the decks surface, regular maintenance is required in order to maintain the

original look of the deck.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU START

Using a pressure washer is applicable, with a wide fan tip, but only at pressures under 1,500 psi and

at a distance of 12" (300mm) above or away from the product. Exercise extreme caution when using

a pressure washer because your product can be damaged.

Failure to remove debris from gaps may result in staining, mold, and mildew from forming.

NEVER use a METAL shovel to remove ice or snow from a UltraShield deck.

Oil / Grease / Food must be removed from the surface within a reasonable amount of time to maintain

the 25 - Year Limited Stain Warranty.

Varying degrees of mold and mildew will occur due to the amount of heat and moisture present in your region.

Exercise caution if walking barefoot as footwear may be required.

NewTechWood Care and Cleaning Guide

Summary of content (6 pages)

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NewTechWood Care and Cleaning Guide IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU START · Using a pressure washer is applicable, with a wide fan tip, but only at pressures under 1,500 psi and at a distance of 12" (300mm) above or away from the product. Exercise extreme caution when using a pressure washer because your product can be damaged. · · · Failure to remove debris from gaps may result in staining, mold, and mildew from forming. NEVER use a METAL shovel to remove ice or snow from a UltraShield deck.
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Mineral Deposits Mineral deposits appear on the deck surface when regular cleaning of UltraShield does not occur. These deposits appear because of rain mixing with runoff from roofs, soil/dirt, pathways, and etc. When evaporated on the deck it creates a haze on the deck that can be washed away if seen within a certain to clean.
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Cleaning the Area OPTION 1: Vinegar In Figure 2 you can see the boards that have the mineral deposit on the top of the surface. We will be using a mixture of water and vinegar to clean off the boards. FIGURE 4 3 After we have made the mixture and throughly mixed it together, we will apply the mixture onto the boards that are effected by the mineral deposits as shown in Figure 5. FIGURE 2 1 First we will need to make a 50/50 mixture of vinegar/water.
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6 After scrubbing for about 1-2 minutes take water and rinse the area and dry the area with a towel to see the result. 2 Note: It might take multiple times scrubbing the board in order to get the mineral deposit off the surface. Then take water and pour it over the effected boards and rub together the toilet bowl cleaner and water and allow it to sit on the boards for at least 5 minutes as shown in Figure 8.
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OPTION 3: Household/Laundry Detergent 1 3 Take the detergent and apply it on the boards as shown in Figure 10. scrub in the direction of the wood grain never ever scrub against the wood grain. 4 FIGURE 10 2 After allowing the detergent/water sit for 5 minutes begin scrubbing with the soft bristle brush in the direction of the wood grain. After scrubbing for 1-2 minutes rinse the area with water and dry with a towel to see the results as shown in Figure 12.
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Chemical Resistance of NewTechWood UltraShield Chemical Temperature 21°C (70°F) Temperature 60°C (140°F) Acetic Acid (10%) R R Beer R R Benzene U U Benzoic Acid R R Bleach Lye (10%) R R Toulene U U Methyl Ethyl Ketone R U Acetone R U Ethyl Benzene U U n-Butyl Acetate (100%) R U Turpentine U U Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) R U Chemical Resistance Data - NewTechWood UltraShield · · R - Resistant towards chemical U - Non-resistant towards chemical which means it could possibly