Use and Care Manual

UltraShield
TM
Caring and Cleaning Guide
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 time period. If over time this
haze is not cleaned it can build up and create
layers that are more difficult to clean.
Note: In certain environments mineral
deposits can appear more rapidly and
serious, to keep mineral deposits from
reappearing NewTechWood recommends
cleaning the boards at least once every 2
weeks.
In this guide we will show you how to take care
of mineral deposits that build up on the deck’s
surface.
Materials/Cleaners
In Figure 1 you can see the cleaners and
materials that you will need to clean up the
mineral deposits. You will need the following
materials:
1. Towel
2. Bucket
3. Water
4. Steel Wool / Rigid Brush or Broom
5. Dishwashing Gloves
Note: Always wear gloves when dealing with
any of the following cleaners
The following cleaners we recommend using to
wash off the mineral deposits:
1. Household/Laundry Detergent
2. Vinegar
3. Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Note: Do not use any other cleaner that is not
recommended on this list because it could
potentially damage the decks surface. Also,
never use the cleaners together when
cleaning only use one of the choices to clean
never mix cleaners.
Figure 1
Figure 2