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GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
TREX TRANSCEND
®
, TREX ENHANCE
®
, AND TREX SELECT
®
CARE AND
CLEANING GUIDE
All exterior building materials require cleaning. Generally, soap and water is all that is required to clean Transcend,
Enhance, and Select products. For further information, see below.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Dirt and Debris
The affected area should be sprayed off with a hose to remove surface debris. Use warm
soapy water and a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and debris from the embossing pattern.
Hard Water Staining
Hard water is water with a high amount of mineral deposits like lime, silica and calcium.
When the water dries, deposits are left behind, leaving unsightly spots on surfaces. This
is not a defect of Trex products but an issue with the water itself. Generally these deposits
can be cleaned with white vinegar on decking surfaces or use of Magic Eraser
®
on railing
surfaces. Rinsing is required so care should be taken to not use hard water for this purpose,
and if it must be used, dry with a cloth or use a blower to dry surfaces.
Chalk Lines
Most colored chalks are permanent and may discolor the surface. Use only Irwin Strait-
Line
®
* Dust-Off Marking Chalk (purple), available at Irwin.com
Tannins Due to Debris
Remove all debris from the deck using a hose or broom. Once the deck surface is dry,
apply a deck “brightener”** to the deck as directed by the manufacturer. Deck Brighteners
contain oxalic acid, which will also remove tannins.
Ice and Snow
A plastic shovel may be used to remove snow from the deck. Use calcium chloride or rock
salt to melt the snow and ice from the deck surface.
Oil, Grease, and Food
All food spills should be removed as soon as possible. The surface must be cleaned
within seven days to maintain the stain warranty. To remove, spray off with a hose
and use warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush to remove spills from the embossing
pattern.
Mold and Mildew
If debris such as pollen and dirt is allowed to remain on the deck surface, mold can feed on
the biofilm. Using a hose and warm, soapy water with a soft bristle brush is recommended
to remove the food source and mold.
Using a Pressure
Washer (Concrete,
Stucco, or Ground-in
Construction Dirt)
A pressure washer with no greater than 3100 psi*** that has a fan attachment/
adjustment and soap dispenser may be used to remove dirt, concrete dust, or other types
of construction dirt. Spray deck with soap, then follow by gently scrubbing each deck board
with a soft bristle brush. Spray/rinse each individual deck board using a fan tip no closer
than 8-in (203 mm) from the decking surface. RINSE THOROUGHLY. If dirty water from
cleaning is left to dry, this will cause a film to remain on the decking surface.
Maintaining
Transcend and
Select Railing
NEVER use acetone or other solvents on Trex Transcend or Select railing to maintain the
beauty of the surface. For color transfer issues (from attachment of baluster spacer), use
Mr. Clean
®
Magic Eraser
®
Original or Magic Eraser
®
Extra Power**** to help remove this.
For small surface scratches, marks, or scuffs, use Dupli-Color Scratch Seal
™
Clear Sealer
Pen.*****
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