How to measure pH?

[DrWhipIt]

How do you measure pH of wood? Most pH meters I've found only measure pH of liquid or semi-solids. I assume it's ideal to have a neutral (7.0) pH.
I use a water-based product from Southern Tradition. Anyone out there heard of / used it? I've done a hand-full of decks with great results, due, in no small part to the wonderful info in this forum and the help of my supplier.

 

[Asbestos]

Which? How? When? why would you want to measure the Ph of wood? Are you concerned that you are leaving an acidic or basic mixture on it? other then that I am not sure what the point would (wood) be

 

[DrWhipIt]

When reseaching this forum prior to beggining my deck sealing service, pH came up on a lot of posts. Whether cleaning or stripping a deck, I always neutralize/brighten but I would (wood) like to be sure I'm in the "neutral" range. The lat deck I did turned out beautifully but DRANK the sealer (125 sq ft/gal). I'm wondering if I over neutralized.

 

[PressurePros]

125 s/f per gallon is actually pretty good for a deck that has been stripped.

Wood should be slightly acidic prior to sealing. I know some guys that don't even rinse the brightener.