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Customer reviews for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
The Expert Chemical 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer allows you to keep your deck and railings clean and fresh. This cleaner helps remove mold and mildew. One gallon cleans 100 sq. ft. of decking and 20 ft. of railing with spindles. If your spindles are made of a material other than composite and you only need to clean the handrails, one gallon will cover 40 ft.
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Rating breakdown 33 reviews
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27 out of 30(90%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Review 1 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
product works on Trex decking.
,PostedOctober 6, 2011
SamnolikeTrex
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Other
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
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I followed the directions pretty close and the first application took all the mold off. I continued as directed. It did seem to fade the color a bit, or some of the cleaner residue is still present. There is no trace of the mold and when the deck is wet all the color is restored. So next step per Trex website is to buy a restoration color product.
Step after that is to never buy Trex again. Low maintenance, yeah right.
Step after that is to never buy Trex again. Low maintenance, yeah right.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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16out of 17found this review helpful.
Review 2 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Look no further
,PostedApril 9, 2013
NJhomeowner
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Beginner
Length of ownership:1 week
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Best results with the least effort that I have used on my composite deck. I'm an admittedly particular person and was thrilled with the results. Watch the video and know that this product is shipped to you AND only has a 35-day shelf life! Follow the instructions and you will be thrilled.
Pros: High Quality, Looks Great
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Outstanding results!
,PostedMay 14, 2013
After purchasing the "in store" deck cleaner, and having poor results, I was a little skeptical about ordering this product online and shipping it to the store. The deck hadn't been properly cleaned in 5 years, and had mildew stains and an overall discoloration (it is light brown). After applying as directed, with very little scrubbing the deck looks like new. Really. I will say that you should order at least 50% more than you think you need, and try to apply on a cloudy day. While it is OK to let the product dry, I applied heavily enough that it was still wet, which enabled me to use a push broom to work it into the deck a little.
I also recommend using a power washer to rinse it off - because of the long term buildup on my deck, I needed to. I have tried power washing alone, and it had almost no effect. Once you wash it off, and allow the deck to dry, you will be happy with the results!
Overall a fantastic product. I never do online reviews, but this one was worth the time...
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 4 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Amazing Product
,PostedMay 14, 2013
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
Our Trex deck is about 8 years old and had never been cleaned. Tried bleach, power washer - nothing worked. This stuff was incredible. Followed the directions on the You Tube video. We actually did two separate applications because our deck was so bad. Now it looks like new.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 5 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Great product
,PostedMay 14, 2013
Odie
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Value
4
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5
Applied to a Trex deck that is 7 years old and never cleaned. Got rid of the grease spots from the grill and all the mold. It's been 3 weeks with plenty or rain and it looks great. I plan on applying a water sealer soon so it will match the new decking I just installed.
Pros: Looks Great
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Review 6 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Awesome product!
,PostedApril 30, 2013
GAlineman
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:3 months
After using every deck cleaner available with no results I finally ran across this product for my composite deck. It is wonderful. I highly recommend this product. Follow the instructions exactly and you will be amazed.
Pros: High Quality, Looks Great
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 7 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
The Best of All
,PostedFebruary 21, 2013
Tina
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Other
Level of expertise:Beginner
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
I have used so many composite deck cleaners but not one has worked so well as this one. Just follow the directions and you will see instant results. It is worth the cost of the product and will remove all the mold from your composite deck material.
Pros: Easy to Use, High Quality
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Excellent Product
,PostedApril 23, 2013
Anonymous
from Frankfort, IL, USA
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 week
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
It does what it said it would do, easy & fast. I would tell anyone with a composite deck to use this product, it's GREAT...
Pros: High Quality
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Excellent
,PostedApril 23, 2013
Donald
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Expert Chemical Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer is a Excellent Product.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Clean, Lots of Features, Easy to Use, Sturdy, High Quality, Easy to Install, Looks Great, Stylish, Good Size & Weight, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
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Great cleaner! Even for soot and ash!
,PostedMay 21, 2012
BLROW
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
This is by far one of the best cleaners I have used for my Trex deck. My color is Saddle and I found that it did a very good job at cleaning any grease, dirt, bird stains. We don't have a problem with mold or mildew here in Montana, but we do with ash and soot from a pellet stove nearby. This has been the only product that cleaned to soot with minimal effort! Does seem to "enhance" deck by lightening slightly. I found that the coverage was a little less than stated, so will have to order some more. But overall, worth the $$!! A++
Yes, I recommend this product.
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4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 11 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Better Then Expected Results
,PostedMay 7, 2012
Nick
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
As titled, I received better then expected results with this product. However, as with most things there are some "other then results" items to take note of.
First thing to note is that the video that comes included (which we're paying for in the price) does mention to use this product "Generously"......I had measured my deck and calculated that two gallons would do it for me. This product is only available through Home Depots web site so if you fall short on your calculations of how much you need.. ...you can't just run over to the store to pick up another gallon. At my calculated two gallons there was a shipping charge. With one more gallon.....there was not.....so i had an extra gallon and boy let me tell you......I needed it to "apply this product generously". I truly lucked out on that. ORDER ONE MORE GALLON THEN YOU THINK YOU NEED!
Secondly, Between clearing & sweeping the deck and getting everything ready to spray....and application time....Don't be surprised if this project consumes 3-4 hours of your day......and don't forget clean-up time added to that number. You will want to completely clean anything that came in contact with this cleaner.....especially your sprayer.if you ever want it to work again.Watch your clothes....IT WILL BLEACH YOUR CLOTHES ON CONTACT.
Thirdly, I strongly recommend using a pressure cleaner on the second (last) rinse. Not only to remove any residue product left behind, but if you find any mold or mildew that was not removed during the previous process,...now is the time to hit it with the pressure and blast it off while in it's weakened state from the cleaner.
Overall, It was a slightly BIGGER & l o n g e r job then the video indicated it would be....and I think they underestimated the amount of product needed to complete the job. I was pleased with the results I received from this product and will use it again in the future when needed.
First thing to note is that the video that comes included (which we're paying for in the price) does mention to use this product "Generously"......I had measured my deck and calculated that two gallons would do it for me. This product is only available through Home Depots web site so if you fall short on your calculations of how much you need.. ...you can't just run over to the store to pick up another gallon. At my calculated two gallons there was a shipping charge. With one more gallon.....there was not.....so i had an extra gallon and boy let me tell you......I needed it to "apply this product generously". I truly lucked out on that. ORDER ONE MORE GALLON THEN YOU THINK YOU NEED!
Secondly, Between clearing & sweeping the deck and getting everything ready to spray....and application time....Don't be surprised if this project consumes 3-4 hours of your day......and don't forget clean-up time added to that number. You will want to completely clean anything that came in contact with this cleaner.....especially your sprayer.if you ever want it to work again.Watch your clothes....IT WILL BLEACH YOUR CLOTHES ON CONTACT.
Thirdly, I strongly recommend using a pressure cleaner on the second (last) rinse. Not only to remove any residue product left behind, but if you find any mold or mildew that was not removed during the previous process,...now is the time to hit it with the pressure and blast it off while in it's weakened state from the cleaner.
Overall, It was a slightly BIGGER & l o n g e r job then the video indicated it would be....and I think they underestimated the amount of product needed to complete the job. I was pleased with the results I received from this product and will use it again in the future when needed.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 12 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
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Product does not work & Expert Chemical does not stand behind their product.
,PostedJanuary 24, 2012
EagleScout42
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
1
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5
Value
1
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5
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The product seemed to work at first but soon after (1-2 weeks), the mold spots came back worse than before. Customer Service at Expert Chemical had me try the whole day long process again, and had exactly same disappointing results. The company did not stand behind their non working product and told me to call Trex and not them. Don't waste your money or time with this product.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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5out of 11found this review helpful.
Review 13 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Awesome!
,PostedJune 25, 2011
This is the ONLY product that took out the mold that had permeated our Trex decking. We tried other products and this is the only one that worked...it looks brand new. Make sure you follow all three steps...it does make a difference.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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9out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 14 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
performs as advertised
,PostedMay 12, 2012
JB45
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
Did an excellent job of cleaning a deck that hadn't been washed in a few years and had some quite severe mold.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 15 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
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,
PostedMay 1, 2011
I have a trex deck that became covered with black spots, even in the direct sunlight. This material completely removed all the spots and made the deck look new! Although I followed the instructions to spray undiluted, then scrub with diluted mixture, and finally, follow up with a second undiluted spray, the deck looked great after the first step. Typically products promise more than they deliver but the composite deck cleaner was truly impressive.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 16 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Product does exactly what it claims and is easy to use!
,PostedJune 19, 2012
Robert
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Product performed exactly as it claimed and was cost effective. Be sure to wear old clothing as it will discolor it if you get some on your clothing. Watch DVD as it is a very good guide line. My five year old deck looks brand new!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 17 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Removed Black Spots and Cleaned as Advertised
,PostedJune 17, 2011
We get unpredicable winters in Michigan that caused much black spotting. This product removed all black spots and cleaned our 4 year old Trex Decking and restored its original finish,with no noticeable fading, as advertised, when used as directed and after a thorough lengthy rinsing with the garden hose and nozzle after Steps 2 and 3. The popular white powder compound mixed with water that our deck installer recommended that we previously used didn't remove the spots. I wouldn't hesitate to use it again!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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8out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 18 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Easy application
,PostedSeptember 7, 2011
I tried different products. Some worked, and some didn't. The key to this product is that it can dry before rinsing where as the others could not. Very little elbow grease and I didn't have to use my pressure washer. It completely removed the mold and mildew stains.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 19 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
great product
,PostedMay 28, 2011
It was extremely easy to apply and removed mold instantly. 'Exceeded my expectations.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 20 for 128 oz. Composite Deck Cleaner and Enhancer
Overall rating
Appears to work well, but time will tell...
,PostedNovember 8, 2011
This product comes with very clear instructions, including a DVD. However, one gallon is supposed to be good for 100 sq. ft., but if applied per instructions (including that "GENEROUS" first application), it will do 80 sq. ft. at most. On the other hand, it has a short shelf life, so don't get more than you need.
The product did a good job of removing spots of mildew from my Home Depot "Veranda" brand traditional (non-capped) decking installed in northern Virginia, although some faint "ghosts" are still visible. Also, the final application (which is left on the deck) is hydrophilic and attracts moisture from humid air, which sometimes makes the deck look damp.
Time will tell whether the product actually keeps mildew away for "up to a year."
I was disappointed to find that, although I can buy all sorts of cleaning products at my local Home Depot (including things like laundry detergent that are available everywhere), I cannot buy this product. Perhaps stocking it would be admitting an uncomfortable truth: Home Depot's own brand of composite decking does develop mildew and is not the zero-maintenance product it was advertised to be. However, since mildew IS a problem in damp climates and since this product IS a manufacturer's recommended mildew cleaner/inhibitor, HD is missing a good bet by not stocking it in its stores (short shelf life notwithstanding).
Yes, I recommend this product.
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4out of 4found this review helpful.