Thank you HomeRight for sponsoring this cleaning tutorial and giveaway!
There’s something that really bothers me about a dirty deck. I don’t know if it’s because it’s ugly, or because when you walk out, and back into the house, it gets the floors dirty. Or if it’s because I have to ask my guests to carry their shoes from the front door to the back door so they won’t get the inside floors dirty, I don’t know. I feel like the inside should flow flawlessly out onto the deck so a dirty deck just erks me.
I’ve tried sweeping, I’ve tried spraying it with a hose and neither has worked, so my dirty deck remains. And of course the irritation that goes along with it has also remained.
But then something amazing happened. (I know I sound dramatic but I can’t tell you how much the dirty deck bothers me!) Something amazing came in the mail from HomeRight, the Deck Washer.
When I got it I thought, “duh, why didn’t I think of that?” It’s so simple but it’s seriously genius. Genius for real, like you all need to go get one this week!
Here’s what you do. First connect the Deck Washer to your hose. Turn the toggle to the “off” position so that when you turn the hose on, water doesn’t spray everywhere.
Hold the Deck Washer upright and turn the toggle to the “on” position.
Something that’s really cool is that you can turn the toggle “on” as much, or as little as you want. We live in California and right now we are in a huge drought so I feel guilty about using excess water. Even turning the toggle only half way on I was still able to get plenty of water pressure.
The bristles on the Deck Washer are stiff and do a good job scrubbing, so you don’t have to work too hard. I washed my entire deck in about 5 minutes and that includes turning the water off, moving around deck furniture, etc.
After I was done washing the deck I used the Deck Washer to clean off my indoor/outdoor rug. Easy peasy!
I’m seriously giddy about how good the deck looks now. I think I might actually go out there and spend time out there now, up until now I’ve been avoiding it like the plague!
Do you have a deck, patio or sidewalk that needs to be washed? Well today is your lucky day because I’m giving away one of these genius, amazing, my new favorite thing, the Deck Washer!!! Fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter to win your very own. 🙂
Good luck!
Disclaimer – This post is sponsored by HomeRight but all opinions are my own, as always. I will always tell you if I think a product is just “okay” but if I tell you I love it then it means I really LOVE it! I have included a few affiliate links to the products I used in this post, if you buy through the link I get a small commission but you don’t pay a cent more than you normally would. Thank you for supporting Ask Anna!
Terri says
October 15, 2014 at 7:57 amWhat a great tool & great christmas gift idea !
Laura Putnam says
October 15, 2014 at 8:16 amOkay, I know I won last time – but I totally need this!
Anna says
October 15, 2014 at 8:55 amHaha, there’s nothing wrong with winning twice. 🙂
Kiera Chambers says
October 15, 2014 at 8:22 amI would give the back patio a serious cleaning!
Tenesa Jay says
October 15, 2014 at 8:59 amI sooooo need to clean my deck. The dogs get is so dirty! This would be really helpful!
Sherrie McMullen says
October 15, 2014 at 9:27 amIf I had a deck washer imagine the possibilities!!! I have two large decks so I would be in my glory with this wonderful device!!! I would love love love to win one!!!!!!!:)
Karin Meenan says
October 15, 2014 at 10:04 amWe just purchased a new place and the deck is a mess. This would be a life saver.
debby says
October 15, 2014 at 10:23 amSounds like something I need! I’ve been a follower for quite a while now and I always learn something from your posts.
Lexie says
October 15, 2014 at 11:22 amWow, I wonder if you could use this on our con concrete deck?
Anna says
October 15, 2014 at 11:35 amAbsolutely!
Vanessa says
October 15, 2014 at 11:47 amIt looks awesome Anna! I have a love hate relationship with decks too.
Rhonda says
October 15, 2014 at 1:37 pmWe built a “shade pavilion” this summer, and will have to wash then seal it. This would be just what we need to complete that task.
Jeannie Buechele says
October 15, 2014 at 1:52 pmI live in the desert and my cool deck gets so stained from the red clay dirt flying all around that my deck gets really dirty. This deck cleaner would be so amazing to help me clean my deck 🙂
Wendy says
October 15, 2014 at 2:29 pmthis is something I could def use!
judy says
October 15, 2014 at 5:27 pmam i missing the form? i’ll leave a comment instead since it looks like that what others have done….i have to pressure wash our deck twice a year and it’s a pain so i would LOVE to win!
thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Julie says
October 15, 2014 at 6:07 pmBrilliant idea!!!
Kimberly @ A Night Owl says
October 15, 2014 at 7:13 pmDefinitely my porch and sidewalks! What a beautiful deck you have! 😉
Shari says
October 15, 2014 at 9:57 pmI would definitely use this to clean my back deck. We just bought this house & the deck needs some SERIOUS help!
beverly e says
October 15, 2014 at 10:31 pmThis would work great on my patio and carport!
Linda Martin says
October 15, 2014 at 10:41 pmI have decks to clean!!! This looks fabulous!
Megan says
October 16, 2014 at 6:58 amWhat a cool tool! I need one of these for our new place!
Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
October 16, 2014 at 7:50 amOh I have a long list of things to be cleaned with that! Looks like a great cleaning tool!
Taryn @ Design, Dining and Diapers says
October 16, 2014 at 4:04 pmWow what a difference! You deck looks awesome!
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says
October 17, 2014 at 6:31 amI’d scrub my patio … it’s always covered in evidence of the kids’ playtime!
LUCY says
October 17, 2014 at 7:30 amMy mother in law would LOVE this tool…she is forever complaining about her deck up at the cottage….awesome.
Jessica says
October 17, 2014 at 8:28 amI would use this for our patio and for the indoor/outdoor rug that I use under our table to protect the carpeting in our dining room. With a toddler at the table, it is in real need of a good scrubbing!
Tracie says
October 17, 2014 at 8:41 amAwesome invention! Will check it out on my next Lowe’s/Home Depot expedition! Thanks for the heads up.
Carol says
October 17, 2014 at 6:20 pmWow! We truly need one of these deck cleaners. Our decks are a mess and the prospect of cleaning them, daunting. Would surely love to win this.
Angela Williams says
October 17, 2014 at 8:42 pmI would wash everything in sight. The porch, the sidewalk, everything.
Karen Bradway says
October 18, 2014 at 11:18 amWould probably clean whatever it is capable of cleaning, starting with the deck, the sidewalk, the driveway and whatever else can be brushed clean. Don’t think it will work on the dog though!
katieQ says
October 18, 2014 at 5:19 pmMy deck is a disaster. This definitely looks like the answer to my problem.
Ashley says
October 18, 2014 at 9:31 pmSuch an awesome tool!! I could have totally used this at our last house!
heidi b says
October 19, 2014 at 1:34 pmEverything starting with my deck!
Gail Vandebrink says
October 19, 2014 at 8:33 pmI have a wrap around porch on my house that I would wash first then the back deck.
Sandra says
October 20, 2014 at 9:04 amI could really use this for our deck!
Tara Viggers says
October 20, 2014 at 10:59 amThis is pure genius. I want one! I want one! Pick me.
Heather says
October 20, 2014 at 11:02 amI would use this Deck Washer to wash everything in my sight! I would love to wash my deck, patio, and my outdoor rugs!
Kristyn says
October 20, 2014 at 3:27 pmum i would totally use this for everything in site!! lol!! no but really our front porch, back patio, and driveway could totally use this!!!!
Nikky says
October 20, 2014 at 7:42 pmWe are currently cleaning off our deck in preparation for the winter season. My hubby would love this!
Anita says
October 21, 2014 at 5:25 amI would use it for my patio, walk ways and I have a few other household deep cleaning ideas.
Sonya Morris says
October 21, 2014 at 10:31 amI would wash everything outside that needs it!
Cathy Kincaid says
October 22, 2014 at 3:10 pmWe just put in a new deck this summer and then we had work done in the house. Our deck has been a mess. I would like to get my hands on this. It sounds fantastic!
Cathy
Barbara Riffe says
October 22, 2014 at 5:34 pmWe have a maintenance company , so I’m sure we would put it to good use.
Michelle Elizondo says
October 22, 2014 at 5:41 pmId use it for my driveway.
Charla says
October 27, 2014 at 6:04 pmThis looks amazing. I am always on the look out for tools to make cleaning easier.