Installation Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION

TREX

SIGNATURE™ RAILING CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE

Maintaining the appearance of your Trex

Signature™ railing is important. The occasional wash is recommended as

over time your Trex

Signature™ railing may show signs of weathering as a result of exposure to the elements. The

frequency of cleaning will depend on the environment and exposure to various types of elements.

For installations where the atmosphere is inﬂuenced by bodies of salt water or other contaminant conditions,

cleaning is required every 6 to 9 months. Failure to adhere to the required cleaning guidelines will void the Trex

Limited Warranty with respect to any condition resulting from such failure. For purposes of any warranty claim,

you should retain documentation of the cleaning date, cleaning method used, brand and amount of chemical

used, and invoice from cleaning company (or a receipt for chemicals used).

Regular cleaning may minimize the effects of weathering and remove dirt, grime and other build-up. The best

method of maintaining the appearance of your Trex

Signature™ railing is to occasionally wash it using a solution of

warm water and a non-abrasive, pH neutral detergent solution. The railing surface should be thoroughly rinsed after

cleaning to remove all residues. Use a soft white cloth, sponge or a soft bristle brush.

DO NOT clean Trex

Signature™ railing with solvents such as thinners or solutions containing chlorinated

hydrocarbons, esters or ketones.

The following cleaners are recommended for cleaning Trex

Signature™ railing:

» Formula 409

Cleaner Degreaser/Disinfectant*

» Spray Nine

Cleaner/Disinfectant**

» Simple Green

All Purpose Cleaner***

» Fantastik

All Purpose Cleaner****

» Windex

Cleaner*****

* Formula 409® Cleaner Degreaser/Disinfectant is a trademark of Clorox Company.

** Spray Nine® All Purpose Cleaner/Disinfectant is a trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc.

*** Simple Green® All Purpose Cleaner is a trademark of Sunshine Makers Inc.

**** Fantastik® All Purpose Cleaner is a trademark of SC Johnson & Son Inc.

***** Windex® is a trademark of SC Johnson & Son Inc.