WHY IS IT
IMPORTANT TO WASH YOUR LOG HOME?
Periodic cleaning of an
exterior finish is an important step in maintaining the appearance and
durability of a log home. The exterior surfaces of a log home are a
settling ground for dust, pollen and other airborne contaminants that
dull the surface and encourage mold and mildew growth. A light cleaning
once or twice a year will keep your log home looking beautiful and helps
to prolong the life of your exterior finish.
WHAT IS LOG WASH?
Log Wash is an
annual maintenance cleaner designed to remove dirt, grime, pollen, and
surface mold and mildew from your log home. Log Wash cleans
your home without harming the wood or the finish. If during the washing
process you notice areas where the stain or topcoat is coming off, it is
probably time to apply a new coat of stain or topcoat.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING LOG WASH?
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Log Wash removes dirt,
dust, and pollen from log surfaces.
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Log Wash will not harm
finishes that are in good condition.
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Log Wash is safe to
use on chinking and sealants.
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Log Wash is
environmentally friendly.
HOW DO YOU USE LOG WASH?
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. A more concentrated solution may harm
the finish.
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.
Caution: Log Wash is formulated as a maintenance cleaner, and
not as a cleaner to prepare the wood for a new coat of stain.
LOG WASH APPLICATION TIPS
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Add one cup of Log
Wash to one gallon of water.
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Do not mix any other
cleaners or bleach to the Log Wash solution.
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Wet down the area to
be cleaned with a water mist from your garden hose.
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Apply wash solution to
logs with a pump-up sprayer.
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Clean small areas at a
time.
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Do not allow wash
solution to dry on the logs.
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Gently scrub with a
soft bristled brush.
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Clean from the bottom
up, rinse from the top down.
WHAT COVERAGE CAN YOU EXPECT FROM
LOG WASH?
One gallon of Log Wash concentrate makes approximately 16 gallons of
cleaning solution that will clean about 2400 to 3400 square feet of wood
surface area. Each gallon of Log Wash solution will clean approximately
150 to 200 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 packaged in one gallon pails and is nationally distributed
by Logfinish.com. To order Log Wash use our secure online order system
24/7 or contact us by phone, fax or e-mail. Our offices are open
Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
