Corte Clean Composite Deck Cleaner Reviews

Name: Corte Clean Composite Deck Cleaner
Rating: 4.84

4.8 Rating 707 Reviews

98 %

of reviewers recommend Corte Clean Composite Deck Cleaner

4.8

Based on 707 reviews

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We want to make sure you not only get your composites THOROUGHLY CLEAN, we want to make sure you understand how to generally SPEND LESS TIME & MONEY, in the future, keeping composites clean. Corte-Clean® is proven to do this when used "at least twice yearly, spring & fall, or when stains appear" at the "routine cleaning" reduced "up to" 1/2 strength. If mold stains are returning, you are waiting too long to proactively Corte-Clean®, and likely wasting more time, labor and money than necessary! See how little Corte-Clean® can be proactively used to save. THis has the added benefit of being more ECO Responsible!

Corte-Clean® is the most recommended solution for deep cleaning Composite Deck, Dock & Fence of all common stains, NOT JUST those caused by MOLDS. Say goodbye to mold & mildew stains, black spots, grease, oil, rust and more with out the need to expensively purchase and laboriously use multiple non-compatible poisonous and/or corrosive to structural metal cleaning chemicals, especially those that contain oxalic acid or sodium hypochlorite, the active biocide in chlorine bleach which OSHA DOES NOT RECOMMEND FOR MOLD & science by Oregon State University has proven to be ineffective from the wood of which most composites are partially made. Don't be another sucker for "The Chlorine Bleach SCAM"!!!

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Corte Clean Composite Deck Cleaner 5 star review on 5th June 2023

Jerry L

Anonymous

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“We installed our TimberTech deck in 2008. It started getting leopard spots this past year, as we had an unusual amount of rain this past spring. Some areas were turning solid black with mold! We tried ammonia and hot water, Tide and Windex glass and patio with no success. We then tried Corte Clean. It was turning green when we applied it and the leopard spots just disappeared. I even recommended it to our friends that have the same decking, installed the same time, with the same problem. This product works really well here in Minnesota! I will be using it later this fall and again to keep my deck clean.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Had only cleaned deck once in 15 years so it was pretty bad. It cleaned up pretty good with corte clean with one cleaning but I still thought it could have been cleaner so I did the deck on the flooring again because the rails looked really good, It came out very nice. When my ex-wife makes a comment on how nice the deck looks that is a real complement.”

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Posted 6 years ago

LOL! CLASSIC. Perhaps Corte Clean could have saved a marriage?

Posted 6 years ago

“Love this cleaner!! Don’t use anything else. Support a small business”

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Posted 6 years ago

If only every composite deck owner chose our small proven 1 product business, which has existed for over a decade, for cleaning all common stains from composites, rather than the multinational globalist chemical conglomerates, pushing scientifically un-proven, corrosive to structural metal sodium hypochlorite-based biocide products, such as chlorine bleach, for remediating molds, against OSHA recommendations, while unscrupulous manufacturers and retailers propel what is commonly known as the chlorine bleach scam, to the uneducated and/or naive owner, to prey on their misinformed beliefs, in the pursuit of guaranteed repeat high margin profits, while ignoring the safety concerns of corrosive cleaning chemicals, by structural metal decking hardware manufacturers, and choosing to recommend multiple expensive laborious, generally non-compatible cleaning chemicals, to clean specific stains, which are generally at the opposite ends of the pH scale, to routinely clean porous materials and likely will release toxic gas, without any regard to the risks of using these chemicals, one after the other, while ignoring these products label directions warnings and disclosures.

Posted 6 years ago

“Clean an old,never cleaned Trex deck when done it looked brand new, fantastic product. We do it again in the spring. Great product and fantastic instructions, thank you.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Once the cleaning issues have been initially Corte Cleaned from Trex decking, it is best to proactively Corte Clean “at least twice yearly, spring & fall, or when stains appear” at the “routine cleaning” reduced Corte Clean strength, using up to 1/2 the Corte Clean, should Trex owners wish to generally spend up to 1/2 the money and generally 2/3rds less time keeping Trex decking clean. The first year or two, it is best to proactively apply Corte Clean more often. Example: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. This ensures Trex remains thoroughly clean and will stay clean for the maximum period of time, of all common stains, not just those caused by molds.

Posted 6 years ago

“I've been using Corte Clean for five years and very pleased with it. With the Trex and Georgia's weather, the mold stains get very bad. I've used a lot of the other composite deck cleaners with bad results. At best they appeared to clean in the beginning but the stains return in a short period of time. I've found following your instructions produced the best results and noticed by doing a regular cleaning program it made the job easier and kept me ahead of the mold. THANKS - R.S. - Jonesboro Ga.”

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Posted 6 years ago

The "other composite deck cleaners" you likely used for cleaning "mold" likely contained "sodium hypochlorite" at the recommendation of the Trex Company? There’s good reason products containing this biocide "appeared to clean in the beginning but the stains return in a short period of time". This is because sodium hypochlorite isn't scientifically proven effective for mold remediation or cleaning & keeping clean the "wood" of which most composite decks are partially made, including Trex. There is good scientific reaso OSHA doesn't recommend chlorine bleach (or any sodium hypochlorite-based biocide product) for cleaning mold. Rapidly returning pesky mold has been frustrating for Trex owners due to this fact. The current ticking time bomb in the composite decking industry is for those companies and composite owners that ignore the "corrosion risks" of "cleaning chemicals", such as those that contain "sodium hypochlorite", as disclosed by structural metal decking hardware manufacturers! If you have used "sodium hypochlorite" in an attempt to clean "mold", it is highly recommended you get your deck professionally inspected to make sure it is safe! Decking hardware generally fails when corroded and under load from people. Nothing could be worse than any person injured or killed due to negligent corrosive cleaning chemical recommendations. https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/defaults/6969z1338 https://www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib101003.html

Posted 6 years ago

“I just finished doing my spring cleaning of my Timber-Tech composite deck which is 12 years old. I've been using Corte Clean for years with exceptional results. I must say, however, that the new Corte Clean I ordered this year has improved. I can see that is appears to foam up and does not dry out as fast. I don't think it is just my conditions this year as nothing has changed. I LOVE the way it worked this year!! Thank You!!! Definitely on my "recommended" list!”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you for pointing out the improvements we have made to Corte Clean! Like most companies, we are constantly striving to improve our product. No doubt, Corte Clean is better at cleaning, and more importantly keeping composites clean, generally at a much lower cost, with less time and effort, for longer periods of time, than it was a few years ago.

Posted 6 years ago

“Struggled to keep my TimberTech deck clean until someone told me about Corte-Clean. Since I started using the product my deck was brought back and continues to look like new. Have been a satisfied Corte-Clean customer for many years. Quite simply, IT WORKS!”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you for the 5 STAR REVIEW! Now that the underlying tannin problem from the wood fibers, that your TimberTech is partially made, and can feed molds, has been Corte Cleaned, and the tannin bleeding problem has been eliminated, the goal is to make sure you are spending the least amount of time & money keeping your composite deck clean, of all common stains, not just those caused by molds. Proactively using Corte Clean, “at least twice yearly, spring & fall, or when stains appear” at the “routine cleaning” strength of “up to 2.5 scoops” per “1 gallon of water”, preferably before the composites receive moisture and mold spores hatch and/or deeply root, or other stains deeply saturate, is the key to generally spending less time and money keeping your composite deck clean. Mix up the Corte Clean, spray it on your “thoroughly dry” composites, “When Corte Clean no longer turns dirty or discolored, it can be diluted & allowed to dry on weathered composite surfaces. Corte Clean is designed to continue to clean any time it receives moisture. A white residue may remain until thoroughly rinsed (use a brush if necessary).” The best way to “Thoroughly rinse composite prior to using.” is to allow the natural moisture from rain or snow to thoroughly rinse. Proactively using Corte Clean, and removing mold spores (seeds) before they hatch and root into composites or other stains are allowed to deeply saturate is the key to generally spending much less time and money keeping composites clean of all common stains. Initially the more proactively composites are Corte Cleaned, (EXAMPLE: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring) the better, if one chooses for composites to ultimately stay clean for longer periods of time, while generally removing the most stubborn saturated stains. The trick then is becoming, how little Corte Clean can one use, per gallon of water (“up to”), and how frequently or preferable infrequently does it need to be proactively applied to keep composites clean. If you notice mold stains returning, or notice other stains, you are waiting too long to proactively apply! Those that proactively use Corte Clean, as it was designed and intended, once the underlying wood tannin issue and or dirty recycled plastic has been cleaned, generally spend the least amount of time & money keeping composites clean and notice the composites staying clean for longer and longer periods of time, sometimes even for years! This has been proven for over a decade.

Posted 6 years ago

“Cleans easily and restores color.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Unfortunately, Corte Clean generally only temporarily restores the color of some previously “weathered” composites, especially those that have been previously chlorine bleached with as sodium hypochlorite-based product, as these products generally bleach composites beyond what composite manufacturers disclose, as you have likely unfortunately experienced. Generally, the sun will again weather or dull the composites color over time once Corte Cleaned, where sodium hypochlorite has been previously used. Excessive color fade by sodium hypochlorite-based products is the 2nd biggest complaint in the composite decking industry, right after cleaning issues. Why composite manufacturers and retailers have recommended and or sold products containing sodium hypochlorite for mold remediation, that are scientifically unproven for this purpose, can excessively bleach the color of composites and are corrosive to structural metal decking hardware is any persons guess, as corrosion caused by sodium hypochlorite is a potential ticking time bomb in the decking industry! There is a potentially deadly serious reason the largest structural metal decking manufacturers have disclosed the “corrosion risks” of “cleaning chemicals” such as those that contain sodium hypochlorite!

Posted 6 years ago

“I love this cleaner. As we all know when you spend money on a composite deck that want to use a product that cleans well and protects your investment. This is the only cleaner that I use. It does a great job with all stains, sap, and mildew that covers my deck. When I am finished, it looks brand new,even though it is Nine years old!!! Don’t use anything else. This is the best. Also, it’s great to support a small business with such a nice owner.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Yes, you do want to choose a cleaner that “protects your investment”! Unlike scientifically unproven chlorine bleach or other sodium hypochlorite-based deck cleaning products for cleaning mold, Corte Clean is non-corrosive to structural metal decking hardware. There is potentially a deadly serious reason why the two largest decking hardware manufacturers have disclosed the “corrosion risks” of “cleaning chemicals”! We all know what happens when these items are corroded, under load from people, and fail. Nothing could be more expensive, especially if you are the unlucky person(s) injured or worse!

Posted 6 years ago

“My husband and I used the Corte Clean Composite Clearner this weekend on our lake home deck. This product worked. It removed deep stains and brought out the deck's beauty. You must keep the product wet and let it sit for about 20 minutes. I wish I could show all the pictures especially the before and after but I could load only one.”

Corte Clean Composite Deck Cleaner 5 star review on 9th July 2018

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Posted 6 years ago

“Corte Clean did a fantastic job of cleaning our 1,215 square foot Trex composite deck of barbecue mess and green moss under the plants here in Pleasanton California.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I have ChoiceDek, 11 y/0, lots of trees around, had only used power washer once or twice. Just didn’t know! So, I found a surface cleaner! Worked nicely, didn’t see to hurt anything, till it dried out, then I could still see black mold, CorteClean got that! Now I’m looking for a touch of color to add back!”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you for the review! Unfortunately, the “surface cleaner” you likely used, prior to using Corte Clean, likely contained “sodium hypochlorite”, commonly known as chlorine bleach? Unfortunately, the manufacturer of ChoiceDek, A.E.R.T., commonly recommends some specific products containing this biocide and retailers such as Lowe’s sells them even though these products have a number of problems, two of which you have noted in your review. The first being that “sodium hypochlorite” isn’t scientifically proven for the purpose of mold remediation, or cleaning and keeping clean of mold. The second being that sodium hypochlorite generally bleaches composites beyond what manufacturers have disclosed under “weathering” in their literature, especially when used in direct sunlight, undiluted, as you have likely unfortunately experienced! While rapidly returning mold has lead to many upset composite deck owners that have followed sodium hypochlorite recommendations, color fade beyond what manufacturers have, disclosed caused by sodium hypochlorite cleaning recommendations is the 2nd biggest complaint in the composite decking industry. While there are products sold to re-color composites, they generally are a waste of time and money, as they don’t last, look ugly when they begin to weather off and generally require another laborious expensive product to remove. For this reason, in addition that they can exacerbate mold problems, by sealing in the fungus, we don’t recommend and have chosen not to sell products designed to restore the color of composites. The # 3 biggest complaint of those that use sodium hypochlorite to clean mold is the irreversible corrosion and stains that result. There is a deadly serious reason why the two largest manufacturers of structural metal decking hardware have disclosed the “corrosion risks” of “cleaning chemicals”! #4 is the cost & labor of using multiple cleaning chemicals, to clean specific stains. #5 is the dangers of using multiple cleaning chemicals to clean porous composites, which often get unknowingly mixed and off-gas toxic fumes, as they are at opposite ends of the pH scale! #6 the environmental impact of using multiple cleaning chemicals and color restorers. We have been telling composite manufacturers and retailers the many problems of recommending multiple cleaning chemicals to clean specific stains, especially those that contain sodium hypochlorite for cleaning mold, for well over a decade, yet they have chosen to continue to ignore even though it has caused so many upset customers? Perhaps they will listen to customers like you? Please consider upgrading your review to 5 stars, as the color fade is an issue of ChoiceDek/AERT. Not Corte Clean. For proof, please see the review below yours, written before yours, from “Paul V” which states “Corte Clean actually restored my deck to the darker color it was originally”, as he owns “Ultra Deck composite from Menards”.

Posted 6 years ago

“Ordered my Corte Clean last fall and finally got around to cleaning my deck. I have Ultra Deck composite from Menards. I've tried other products that just bleached the surface and didn't get rid of the black mold or green algae build up. Corte Clean actually restored my deck to the darker color it was originally.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Requires minimal effort to get mold/mildow buildup off the composite deck.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I’m not a review writer but I was so impressed with Corte clean I had to say something. Deck is 13 years old and I probably cleaned it once maybe eight years ago. It was a mess, you name it, black mold/mildew spots, lichen, moss, you name it. Light gray correct deck. As I filled the sprayer the dogs had to go out, when I came back, the sprayer nozzle was spraying a spot (trigger was locked on accidental) about 4ft in diameter for the couple minutes I was gone. The deck looked brand new! I was amazed. I continued to clean the remainder of the deck and highly recommend Corte clean. I ordered another bag to clean another deck. I’m going to follow the recommended cleaning intervals going forward.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I have Moisture Shield composite decking, I installed it about 7 years ago. I have had a mold and mildew problem and tried several suggested cleaners from the Moisture Shield website with absolutely no success. I ran accross Corte Clean on the internet so I called customer service and asked questions, I found them to be very helpful and they went out of their to ensure I understood their product. I then ordered Corte Clean, when it arrived I followed the directions for use exactly as described, I even watched their video. This product is absolutely amazing!! It removed all mold, mildew, grease, and stains. It looks like new!! I shared this with my friend who also has Moisture Shield he got the same results. After this experience I will only use Corte Clean. It is really refreshing to get a product that does what it claims.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Our Trex deck is along the coast in NJ. It's around 10 years old. I use hurricane Sandy as a benchmark. It turns green with mold. Corte Clean makes it look new, when my son cleans it. We use to buy Corte Clean at Lowe's, but now buy direct. Great product!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Got most of the black spots off of deck. Cleaned well.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you for the review. If Corte Clean didn’t get ALL of the black spots out of you’re your composite deck, you aren’t done Corte Cleaning it. This is why the Corte Clean label directions state “Water magnifies stains. If stains are still visible, repeat application process. Composites that have tough stains, been neglected or previously cleaned with other products and/or sealed may require several applications and more Corte Clean.” Hopefully you followed the final Corte Clean label direction which states “When Corte Clean no longer becomes dirty or discolored, it can be diluted & allowed to dry on weathered composite surfaces. Corte Clean is designed to continue to clean any time it receives moisture. A white residue may remain until thoroughly rinsed (use a brush if necessary). Thoroughly rinse composite prior to using.” Generally, when this is done, prior to the composites receiving moisture from rain, and allowed to be thoroughly naturally rinsed, any remaining stains, such as black mold spots come out and reviews are upgraded to 5 stars. Not thoroughly Corte Cleaning the black mold stains, generally results in them coming back when they receive moisture and is a waste of time & money. The best analogy is pulling weeds, not getting the roots and watering. This generally exacerbates the problem. We highly suggest you complete the job until your composites are thoroughly Corte Cleaned, otherwise, you have likely wasted your time and money. Additionally, if the black spots have been blocking the sun from evenly bleaching, fading or what most manufacturers refer to as weathering, the sun will need to even out the color of the composites. Weathering and issues related to weathering are extensively covered on the Corte Clean website with a picture of mold weathering. Please carefully review www.corteclean.com and call us if you have any further questions.

Posted 6 years ago

“Haven't had a chance to use this order. Busy!!! But I will soon hopefully. This cleaner is the first I have used and really like it. Much easier to use if you do it regularly”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Corte Clean made easy work of cleaning my composite deck”

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Posted 6 years ago

Corte Clean Composite Deck Cleaner is rated 4.8 based on 707 reviews