besides weather and sun damage the biggest enemy to the beauty of your wood is dirt dirt is one of the leading culprits that turns gorgeous natural wood color a dull ugly gray mesmer's wood and deck cleaner is the first step to restoring the natural wood glow to your natural wood finishes a one pound jar of mesmer's wood and deck cleaner will clean up to 500 square feet of wood it can also be mixed stronger for tougher jobs mix the cleaner according to label directions using the appropriate amount of hot water we recommend applying the cleaner with a garden sprayer a mop can be equally effective hose down the area to wet the deck and remove loose dirt and debris also be sure to hose down any plants that are close to your working area mesmer's wood and deck cleaner is perfect for deep cleaning wood surfaces watch as the cleaner actually lifts the dirt pollen and old weathered finish in just minutes your wood surface is now cleaned and is beginning to look like new after rinsing the cleaner thoroughly you are ready to brighten the wood mesmers recommends the use of gloves when using our wood brightener to avoid skin irritation mesmer's wood and deck brightener is concentrated powder simply mix the brightener according to label directions one 16 ounce jar will brighten up to 500 square feet of wood we recommend applying the brightener with a garden sprayer or a mop mesmer's wood and deck brightener removes tannin and rust stains as well as balancing the ph of the wood after about 10 to 15 minutes thoroughly rinse the wood with clean water allow at least 24 hours for the wood to dry before applying your mesmer's uv plus finish your newly cleaned and brightened surface is now ready to be preserved and protected