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
What a great tool & great christmas gift idea !
Laura Putnam says
Okay, I know I won last time – but I totally need this!
Anna says
Haha, there’s nothing wrong with winning twice. 🙂
Kiera Chambers says
I would give the back patio a serious cleaning!
Tenesa Jay says
I sooooo need to clean my deck. The dogs get is so dirty! This would be really helpful!
Sherrie McMullen says
If 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
We just purchased a new place and the deck is a mess. This would be a life saver.
debby says
Sounds like something I need! I’ve been a follower for quite a while now and I always learn something from your posts.
Lexie says
Wow, I wonder if you could use this on our con concrete deck?
Anna says
Absolutely!
Vanessa says
It looks awesome Anna! I have a love hate relationship with decks too.
Rhonda says
We 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
I 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
this is something I could def use!
judy says
am 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
Brilliant idea!!!
Kimberly @ A Night Owl says
Definitely my porch and sidewalks! What a beautiful deck you have! 😉
Shari says
I would definitely use this to clean my back deck. We just bought this house & the deck needs some SERIOUS help!
beverly e says
This would work great on my patio and carport!
Linda Martin says
I have decks to clean!!! This looks fabulous!
Megan says
What a cool tool! I need one of these for our new place!
Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Oh I have a long list of things to be cleaned with that! Looks like a great cleaning tool!
Taryn @ Design, Dining and Diapers says
Wow what a difference! You deck looks awesome!
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says
I’d scrub my patio … it’s always covered in evidence of the kids’ playtime!
LUCY says
My mother in law would LOVE this tool…she is forever complaining about her deck up at the cottage….awesome.
Jessica says
I 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
Awesome invention! Will check it out on my next Lowe’s/Home Depot expedition! Thanks for the heads up.
Carol says
Wow! 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
I would wash everything in sight. The porch, the sidewalk, everything.
Karen Bradway says
Would 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
My deck is a disaster. This definitely looks like the answer to my problem.
Ashley says
Such an awesome tool!! I could have totally used this at our last house!
heidi b says
Everything starting with my deck!
Gail Vandebrink says
I have a wrap around porch on my house that I would wash first then the back deck.
Sandra says
I could really use this for our deck!
Tara Viggers says
This is pure genius. I want one! I want one! Pick me.
Heather says
I 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
um 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
We are currently cleaning off our deck in preparation for the winter season. My hubby would love this!
Anita says
I would use it for my patio, walk ways and I have a few other household deep cleaning ideas.
Sonya Morris says
I would wash everything outside that needs it!
Cathy Kincaid says
We 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
We have a maintenance company , so I’m sure we would put it to good use.
Michelle Elizondo says
Id use it for my driveway.
Charla says
This looks amazing. I am always on the look out for tools to make cleaning easier.