Flood-Wood Cleaner

Flood Wood Cleaner is a powerful cleaner and brightener which restores gray, weather-beaten exterior wood that is unfinished to its natural color. A strong, economical cleaner, Flood Wood Cleaner gets under and removes surfaces and ground in dirt while restoring a bright, vibrant look to your exterior wood.

BASIC USES

• For exterior use only

• Exterior wood or composite material (decks, furniture, fences and siding, etc.)

• Unfinished exterior wood surfaces that have become gray or dirty (including Cedar, Redwood or Pressure-Treated Wood)

• Previously coated exterior wood surfaces that need to be cleaned

BEFORE YOU START

NOTE: Wear chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing.

• Shake container thoroughly before mixing

• Cover areas you want to protect

• Thoroughly wet plants and shrubs

MIXING DIRECTIONS

NOTE: Do not mix with chlorine bleach or other household cleaning products. To do so can result in release of highly toxic gases. Mix using only plastic containers in a well ventilated area.

For most jobs:

• Mix one part Flood Wood Cleaner to four parts water

For tough stains:

• Mix equal amounts of Flood Wood Cleaner and water

APPLICATION

CAUTION: Surfaces are slippery when wet. Use caution when walking on wet surfaces during application.

General directions:

1. May damage metal components of spray equipment.

2. Do not apply on a hot surface; product will dry too rapidly.

3. If cleaning vertical wood, work from bottom to top to avoid streaking.

4. Sweep surface clean; wet the surface with fresh water.

5. Apply Flood Wood Cleaner with a garden sprayer, brush, or roller.

6. Work Flood Wood Cleaner into the wood with a stiff nylon or natural bristle brush using a scrubbing action.

7. Allow the solution to stand on wood for 20-30 minutes.

8. Do not allow Flood Wood Cleaner to dry. Keep surface wet with the mixture of cleaner while working.

9. Rinse surface and adjacent areas thoroughly using the highest pressure from a hose or pressure wash between 500-1000 psi.

10.Allow wood to dry 48 hours or ensure moisture content meets finish label instructions.

For nail stains:

1. Clean and wet the surface.

2. Apply Flood Wood Cleaner to the entire surface over and around the nail stain.

3. Do not rinse until the stain has disappeared.

COVERAGE

• When mixed with 4 gallons of water, 1 gallon Flood Wood Cleaner will clean up to 1,000 sq. ft/gal (92.9 sq. m/gal)

• When mixed with 1 gallon of water, one gallon Flood Wood Cleaner will clean up to 400 sq. ft/gal (37.2 sq. m/gal)

• Coverage will vary depending on type, age and texture of wood

CLEANUP AND STORAGE

• Cleanup with soap and water

• Store unused portion in tightly closed plastic container

• KEEP FROM FREEZING

AFTER CLEANING

• Protect and enhance the natural beauty of exterior wood with any Flood Brand Finish