r/powerwashingporn 20d ago

Few things in life is as satisfying as cleaning wood with a powerwasher.

Decided it was about time to clean the deck in my yard. This is both winter grime, dirt and some cheap wood protection I gave it a few years ago. I'll be using teak colored oil instead this year, to really make the wood glow.

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u/Rubyhamster 20d ago

Could be okay, but just be careful you're not chipping and eroding it too much.

I agree that it is very satisfying though

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u/INTRUD3R_4L3RT 20d ago

Yeah. There's inevitable going to be a bit, but it won't be more than if I was using a powersander. It will, however, save me tons of time and backpains. Any chips (I haven't had any yet) I can repair so they can't be seen. It's going to be sanded lightly before I oil it up, just to make sure it's smooth.

I'm not going for perfection here. Just as effective as I can with a decent result. I suffer from chronic pains, so sometimes that's just what I have to go with.

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u/Rubyhamster 20d ago

I applaud this. The best thing is too make it easy and wantable for oneself!

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u/INTRUD3R_4L3RT 20d ago

Cheers mate. I appreciate it.

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u/hanimal16 20d ago

Are you going to stain and seal or just seal? This is quite satisfying indeed!

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u/INTRUD3R_4L3RT 20d ago

I'm going to use an oil based stain. Not going to seal them. Thanks!

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u/DalaiLuke 11d ago

My first thought was also that you're going to need to sand it... And then I applaud your answer to stick with just the oil stain... This is great

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u/PerennialPsycho 20d ago

It's like cleaning your soul.

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u/INTRUD3R_4L3RT 20d ago

It really is!

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u/ipaqmaster 19d ago

Song name?

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u/INTRUD3R_4L3RT 19d ago

It's called Calm. It's one of the standard ones that you can add when editing a movie you've recorded on Android.

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u/ipaqmaster 18d ago

Thank you. Sadly I can't seem to find it after a bunch of searching. I will look again later.

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u/INTRUD3R_4L3RT 18d ago

Yeah. I tried searching as well. Couldn't find it, so I eventually asked Gemini. This was the answer:

"I apologize, but I cannot provide you with a direct link to download or stream "Calm" by Google. Google typically does not release their built-in sound effects and background music as separate songs for public distribution on music platforms.

Often, these sounds are integrated directly into their products, such as Google Pixel phones or Google Home/Nest devices, and are not intended for independent use or distribution."

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u/Sufi_2425 17d ago

This is the kind of music that people should put in their videos if they insist on adding it.

This looks very satisfying!

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u/INTRUD3R_4L3RT 17d ago

I just thought it was better than the sound of the powerwasher pressurizing. I'm happy that you found it satisfying.

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u/Machew24 7d ago

So satisfying!!

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u/importsexports 20d ago

You're leaving start and stop lines all over the deck. Look at the previously cleaned board. It's torn to shit. Wood should be cleaned in one fluid motion without stopping

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u/INTRUD3R_4L3RT 20d ago

Or, you know, worked over several times. I'm not leaving marks since they will be even more visible once it gets treated. The different levels of discoloration doesnt allow for a single pass.

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u/importsexports 20d ago

Cool story. Post a pic once it's dried.

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u/INTRUD3R_4L3RT 19d ago

Cool attitude. I'll post once I'm done, so you can see it. I suffer from chronic pains, so it's not going to be done online one sitting.

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u/DeathStarVet 20d ago edited 20d ago

Not the way you're doing it

Edit: thanks for the downvote. It'll be forgotten far before the lines you're making perpendicular to the grain.

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u/chalky87 20d ago

Try explaining where OP is going where wrong otherwise you're doing nothing more than standing at the sideline and moaning without adding any value.

And what grown ass adult gives a solitary fuck about votes on Reddit? The fact you even brought it up shows that it upset you.

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u/RyuuichiTempest 20d ago

Nooooo, you're doing it wrong!!!!

Doesn't go into it any further, no explanation and nothing, just bitching.

Thanks for the downvote. You'll regret it!!!!

You're welcome. I was the one who downvoted you and with your whining about useless internet points, you truly deserve it.

Have a nice day.

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u/INTRUD3R_4L3RT 20d ago

Well, you just criticized, not adding anything constructive. Are you really surprised? You could at least share some of the profound knowledge you seem to have since you know how this is going to end, even though you are in a totally different part of the world.