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Reclaim your renewed outdoor living space.
We safely clean wood and composite decks — pollen, algae, grime and gray weathering gone — and can stain and seal to finish the job and protect the wood.
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What it is
The right method for your boards
Deck cleaning is a material-specific process: wood, composite and softwoods each call for a different pressure and a different solution. We identify your decking material first, then use the correct low-pressure method and wood-safe cleaners to remove pollen, algae, mildew, gray weathering and embedded grime — without splintering, furring or gouging the boards.
Done right, a clean deck is not just brighter; it is the essential first step before any staining or sealing. Stain simply will not bond to a dirty or contaminated surface, so the cleaning is what makes a beautiful finish possible.
Why it matters
Decks live in the worst conditions
Your deck endures the harshest conditions on the property: constant moisture, shade, foot traffic, pollen and furniture marks. Left uncleaned, organic growth makes boards slippery and unsafe and accelerates the rot and gray weathering that shorten a deck’s life.
Most homeowners wait too long, and surface deterioration sets in. Routine cleaning — ideally paired with periodic staining — keeps a deck usable, safe and beautiful for many years longer.
Bottom line: regular professional cleaning protects your property's value and is far cheaper than the repairs neglect leads to.
Materials & Methods
Every board is different — so is the method
Wood and composite don’t clean the same way, and softwoods are in a category of their own. We identify your decking first, then dial in the right low-pressure method and solution for it.
Pressure-treated & softwood
Pine and cedar are soft — too much pressure raises a fuzzy, splintered grain that never feels right again. These get the gentlest wash and a wood-safe cleaner that does the lifting instead of brute force.
Hardwoods (ipe, mahogany)
Dense premium woods with tight, oil-rich grain. We clean gently to lift growth and gray without stripping the natural oils that make these decks last.
Composite & PVC
Composite won't rot, but its textured grain traps mildew and algae in every groove. It gets a gentle, manufacturer-safe cleaning — never high pressure, which can mar the cap and void the warranty.
Railings, lattice & pergolas
Cleaning doesn't stop at the floor. Railings, balusters, steps, lattice, privacy screens and pergolas are all cleaned so the whole structure matches — not just the deck boards.
Why never high pressure
A pressure washer pointed at wood etches the soft fibers, raises splinters and leaves permanent wand marks. Soft washing protects the grain — you get a deep clean without sacrificing the surface.
The PhenomWash approach
Identify the material, protect the surroundings, wash gently and evenly, then brighten wood to balance the tone — leaving a clean, even surface that's ready to enjoy or ready to stain.
Paint, Stain & Finishes
Clean it, change the color, or finish it — your call
Cleaning and finishing are two different things, and we’re clear about which you’re getting. Here are the questions we hear most:
Honest Assessment
When is it time for a full replacement?
Cleaning revives a deck that’s sound but tired. It can’t fix one that’s structurally done — and we’ll never pressure-wash over a real problem to hide it. On every visit we give you a straight read on the deck’s condition.
It may be time to replace — in whole or in part — when we find widespread soft, spongy or rotted boards, deep splitting and cupping across many boards, failing or rusted fasteners, or movement and instability in the joists, posts or ledger board. Surface staining cleans up; compromised structure does not.
One company, start to finish. If your deck is genuinely at the end of its life, we’ll tell you straight — and our Phenom Pro Services team can rebuild or replace it, so you’re never left chasing a separate contractor.
Our Process
How we handle your driveway & surface cleaning
A clear, careful, repeatable process — because the details are what separate a professional clean from a quick spray-and-go.
1
Furniture removal
We remove and set aside all deck furniture, grills, planters and décor — and replace every piece exactly where it belongs when we finish.
2
Material assessment
We identify your decking material and protect the surrounding plants and surfaces under our Plant & Property Protection Program.
3
Wood-safe wash
The correct low-pressure method and cleaner lift algae, pollen, gray and grime evenly across every board.
4
Brighten & neutralize
For wood, we can apply a brightener to restore the natural tone and balance the surface so it is ready to accept stain.
5
Replace & inspect
Your furniture is returned to place and we walk the finished deck with you together.
What's Included
Everything in your service
No surprises and no upsell pressure — here’s exactly what your driveway & surface cleaning covers.
- Full deck or patio cleaning (wood or composite)
- Underbelly cleaning on elevated decks (joists, posts & underside)
- Removal AND replacement of all furniture, grills & décor
- Optional wood brightening to restore tone
- Quality-assurance walkthrough with you
- Railings, balusters, steps, lattice & pergolas
- Pollen, algae, mildew and gray-weathering removal
- Surrounding landscape protection & rinse
- Optional deck & fence staining and sealing
Ready for a firm quote?
Send us your address and we’ll prepare a clear, no-obligation estimate using a bird’s-eye review of your property — usually with no site visit needed.
The Benefits
Why it's worth it
Safer, slip-free boards
Removes the slick algae and mildew that make a wet deck dangerous.
Restores natural tone
Lifts gray weathering to reveal the warm wood underneath.
Reclaims your space
Turns a tired deck back into a place you actually want to be.
Preps for stain & seal
Especially valuable through Atlanta's heavy pollen season.
Clears pollen & allergens
Everything below the roofline is protected and rinsed during service.
Extends deck life
Slows the rot and weathering that force early board replacement.
Complete the Look
Add-ons & seasonal services
Most clients pair their roof soft wash with one of these. Add any of them to your estimate — it’s all handled by one team you already trust.
- Popular with this service
Deck & Fence Staining
Once the wood is clean, lock in the look. Professional stain and seal protects against moisture, UV and wear — and deepens the color beautifully.
Outdoor Furniture Cleaning
Since we already remove and reposition your furniture to wash, let us clean it too — patio sets, cushions, umbrellas and décor come back fresh and ready to enjoy.
Concrete Sealing
Seal pool decks, driveways and patios after cleaning to resist stains, slow algae regrowth and add years of life to the surface.
Custom Container Design
Fresh, pre-planted flower and botanical arrangements delivered to your door every season. Swap tired pots for designer containers timed to spring, summer, fall and winter.
PHENOMLAWN & Landscape
Subscribe to seasonal lawn care — mowing, edging, bed maintenance and seasonal cleanups — so the whole property stays sharp between every wash.
Exterior Painting
When soft washing reveals a surface that is simply past cleaning, our Phenom Pro Services team can repaint and fully restore it — no second vendor needed.
Curious about bundling or a recurring plan? Just mention it on your estimate request and we’ll build it in.
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Satisfaction
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Plant & Property Protection Program
Your whole property, handled with care
Every PhenomWash service is backed by our Plant & Property Protection Program — our promise that your home, your landscaping and everything around it is treated like our own, and our commitment to make it right if it isn’t.
Plants & landscaping protected
We saturate surrounding plants, shrubs and beds before, during and after service, and rinse foliage thoroughly so cleaning solutions are diluted and neutralized — never left to harm your greenery.
Vehicles & valuables shielded
Cars, grills, light fixtures and décor within range of service are moved, covered or carefully avoided so nothing is splashed, stained or damaged.
Surfaces matched to method
We match pressure and solution to each material — soft washing anything delicate — so surfaces are never etched, stripped or marred.
100% satisfaction guarantee
Every job ends with a quality-assurance walkthrough. If any area doesn't meet our standard — or yours — we come back and make it right at no additional cost.
Good to Know
Deck & Patio Cleaning FAQs
No — and that's by design. A standard deck cleaning removes dirt, pollen, algae and gray weathering while leaving your existing paint or solid stain intact. We clean the finish, we don't strip it.
Absolutely. If you want a new look, we can fully strip the old paint or finish down to clean wood so it's ready to take a fresh color the right way. We also offer deck staining and painting in-house.
Yes. On elevated decks we clean the underbelly — joists, posts and the underside of the boards — where mildew and cobwebs collect, and we can paint the underside if the space below is finished.
Cleaning revives a deck that's sound but tired. If we find widespread soft or rotted boards, deep splitting, failing fasteners, or movement in the joists, posts or ledger, the structure may be at the end of its life. We'll tell you honestly — and our team can rebuild or replace it.
Yes. Removing and replacing every piece — furniture, grills, planters and décor — is included. We put it all back exactly where it was when we finish.
Yes. Cleaning is the required first step, and once the wood is dry we can stain and seal it as an add-on for a finished, protected result.
No. We match the pressure and method to your exact material, so boards are never splintered, furred or gouged.
Absolutely. Composite has its own gentle cleaning process that lifts grime and organic growth without harming the surface.
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