I have been reading the many posts on these chemicals and am very confused. In particular the use of these on wood. Can someone give me a quick 1 or 2 sentence explaination of what each of these are and what they do for wood cleaning. My understanding (undoubtedly incorrect) so far is....
1. Sodium Hypoclorite - is 12% chlorine (not sure on this). Seems some people use on wood - not sure why this over bleach. Or is Pool shock/clorine/12%/whatever else you call it, something other than Sodium Hypoclorite - Is it just strong bleach (sodium hydroxide)?
2. Sodium Hydroxide - Bleach 6%, like in the store. Good for mold on wood, some use for general cleaning with oxylic after.
Then there is sodium percarbonate. Seems more harsh. Cant remember if this was for stripping - I've read too much tonight.
Thanks for any help in clearing up my mis understandings. Hoping to learn as much on deck cleaning as possible before I venture into that area. In fact I have one next week. Old wood - 10 yrs, rough, PT, reddish brown stain, no seal. Want to make sure I get it right. Just a simple cleaning.
1. Sodium Hypoclorite - is 12% chlorine (not sure on this). Seems some people use on wood - not sure why this over bleach. Or is Pool shock/clorine/12%/whatever else you call it, something other than Sodium Hypoclorite - Is it just strong bleach (sodium hydroxide)?
2. Sodium Hydroxide - Bleach 6%, like in the store. Good for mold on wood, some use for general cleaning with oxylic after.
Then there is sodium percarbonate. Seems more harsh. Cant remember if this was for stripping - I've read too much tonight.
Thanks for any help in clearing up my mis understandings. Hoping to learn as much on deck cleaning as possible before I venture into that area. In fact I have one next week. Old wood - 10 yrs, rough, PT, reddish brown stain, no seal. Want to make sure I get it right. Just a simple cleaning.