WHAT IS LOGWASH?

Log Wash is a liquid concentrate for cleaning log and wood surfaces. It can be used as a maintenance cleaner or to prepare the surface of wood for a new coat of stain or topcoat.

WHY SHOULD YOU USE LOGWASH?

The exterior of your log home is a settling ground for dust, pollen and other airborne contaminants that dull the surface and encourage mold growth. A light cleaning with Log Wash once or twice a year will keep a home looking beautiful and help to prolong the life of the exterior wood finish.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING LOG WASH?

• Log Wash removes dirt, dust, and pollen from log surfaces.
• Log Wash will not harm finishes that are in good condition.
• Log Wash is safe to use on chinking and sealants.
• Log Wash is environmentally friendly.
• A pressure washer is not needed to clean your logs.
• Just use a soft bristle brush and a garden hose!

CAN LOG WASH BE USED PREPARE BARE WOOD FOR A NEW COAT OF STAIN?

Yes, Log Wash can be used to prepare bare wood for a new coat of stain. Log Wash removes dirt, grime, pollen, and surface mold and mildew without harming the wood or the finish, as opposed to bleach solutions.

IS IT BETTER TO USE LOG WASH THAN A BLEACH SOLUTION?

Yes, Log Wash cleans the surface of wood without upsetting the wood’s natural pH balance. Bleach solutions can remove the natural wood color, damage the surface of the wood fiber and can create iron tannate stains that are difficult or impossible to remove.

CAN LOG WASH be used to brighten wood and remove graying?

No. Log Wash is a wood cleaner only. If you need to brighten your logs or remove graying, LogFinish.com recommends the use of X-180 Weathered Wood Restorer.

HOW DO YOU USE LOG WASH AS A MAINTENANCE CLEANER?

Add one (1) cup of Log Wash to one (1) gallon of water and mix or stir. Warm water (not hot) works better than cold water. DO NOT ADD MORE THAN ONE CUP PER GALLON Plan on cleaning small areas at a time since Log Wash needs to stay wet in order to do its job. Start by wetting down the wall with mist from your garden hose. Apply the Log Wash solution starting at the bottom of the wall and work your way up. Work only an area big enough so that the Log Wash is on the wall for about 5 to 10 minutes. Gently scrub the wall with a soft bristled brush. Then, using a mist setting on the hose nozzle, thoroughly rinse the Log Wash from the top down. Remember, apply Log Wash from the bottom up, and rinse it off from the top down. This will help prevent streaks and drip marks.

HOW DO YOU USE LOG WASH to prepare wood for finishing?

Add two (2) cups of Log Wash to one (1) gallon of water and mix or stir. Warm water (not hot) works better than cold water. DO NOT ADD MORE THAN TWO CUPS OF LOGWASH PER GALLON OF WATER Plan on cleaning small areas at a time since Log Wash needs to stay wet in order to do its job. Start by wetting down the wall with mist from your garden hose. Apply the Log Wash solution starting at the bottom of the wall and work your way up. Work only an area big enough so that the Log Wash is on the wall for about 5 to 10 minutes. Gently scrub the wall with a soft bristled brush. Then, using a mist setting on the hose nozzle, thoroughly rinse the Log Wash from the top down. Remember, wash from the bottom up, rinse from the top down. This will help prevent streaks and drip marks.

WHAT COVERAGE CAN YOU EXPECT FROM LOG WASH?

For maintenance cleaning one gallon of Log Wash concentrate makes approximately 16 gallons of cleaning solution that will clean up to 3400 square feet of wood surface area. To prep wood for staining one gallon of Log Wash makes approximately 8 gallons of cleaner that will clean up to 1700 square feet of wood surface.

HOW SHOULD LOG WASH BE STORED?

Store Log Wash out of direct sunlight and protect from freezing. Although log wash is freeze-thaw stable, if the product has accidentally been frozen allow it to thaw and check it for suitability of use before applying. Properly stored, the shelf life of Log Wash is one year.

HOW DO I ORDER LOG WASH?

Log Wash is packaged in one gallon pails and is nationally distributed by Logfinish.com. To order Log Wash use our secure online order system 24/7 at www.logfinish.com or contact us by phone, toll free at 888-208-2248. Our offices are open Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All times are Eastern.