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Care Instructions

Care Instructions

Your megawood® terrace not only invites you to relax, but thanks to the GCC material, it can also be maintained with little effort, since stains cannot arise from the material itself.

Dust, pollen, or water stains in the transition area between the covered and open areas come from the environment and usually remain superficial. The same applies to stains caused by normal use of the terrace.

Such stains can usually be easily removed with water and a scrubbing brush. Often, sun and rain are enough to fade residues. Additional cleaning agents are rarely necessary and make the maintenance particularly environmentally friendly. Also, do not leave any corroding or other staining substances on the decking.

A slope of at least 2% when laying helps to promote water drainage and minimise deposits.

After the construction and laying of your megawood® decking, you should carry out a basic cleaning to remove production dust.

For a well-kept appearance, we recommend a thorough clean twice a year, or more often if necessary. Temperatures above 15 °C are ideal to make cleaning easier.
A gradient of at least 2 % in the direction of the planks facilitates patio maintenance, as waterlogging and water spots are largely avoided. Ensure that there is a bevel at the end of the plank and enough space between the end of the plank and the edge to allow free drainage.
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Utensils for perfect cleaning

For optimal cleaning you need:
  • Street broom for cleaning the coarse dirt
  • Sufficiently clear, ideally warm water
  • Coarse brush or scrubbing brush, or surface cleaner with rotating nozzles
  • Wiper to prevent new water stains
  • megawood® GCC Pure Wash for stubborn dirt
  • megawood® scouring powder and a GCC scrubbing brush for very stubborn stains - only for use on boards made of GCC HOLZart (e.g. CLASSIC HOLZart, PREMIUM, PREMIUM PLUS and SIGNUM)
Reinigungsutensilien

Basic cleaning of megawood® products

All of our extruded products – whether decking boards, privacy screens or garden furniture – can generally be cleaned with water and a scrubbing brush. Depending on the type of stain and how old it is, several cleaning processes may be necessary. For stubborn stains, you can also use our liquid cleaner GCC Pure Wash. The use of chemicals is not necessary.

Procedure for basic cleaning:
  • Clear the deck.
  • Sweep dry, loose dirt from the terrace deck.
  • Water the entire decking thoroughly and keep it damp for at least 15 minutes.
  • Clean the decking with water and a standard scrubbing brush or root brush. If the decking requires a great amount of cleaning, use a rotating surface cleaner as well.
  • Rinse the decking thoroughly with clean tap water. Wipe off with a squeegee and allow to dry.

Stubborn stains and heavy cleaning

Many stains will fade away over time with the help of sun and rain. For more stubborn stains on decking boards made of GCC HOLZart and GCC HARZart, we recommend using our special, highly concentrated liquid cleaner GCC Pure Wash. The phosphate-free cleaner is based on renewable raw materials and is fully biodegradable.

  • Mix the cleaning solution by diluting 1 part GCC Pure Wash with 2 parts clear water. 50-70 ml/m2 of the finished solution is sufficient for one cleaning cycle.
  • On the pre-cleaned and pre-watered deck, distribute the cleaning solution evenly. For even application, we recommend using a pressure spray bottle.
  • Work in the applied cleaning solution with a standard scrubbing brush or root brush and allow to soak in for at least 3 minutes. The formation of foam increases the cleaning effect.
  • Then thoroughly rinse with plenty of clean water, remove with a rubber squeegee and allow to dry.
  • Repeat application as needed.
For stubborn stains on boards made of GCC HOLZart (e.g. CLASSIC HOLZart, PREMIUM, PREMIUM PLUS and SIGNUM), our scouring powder can be used with the GCC scrubbing brush (corundum scrubbing brush). It is free of surfactants and other chemicals, so there is no risk of groundwater contamination. 2 kg of scouring powder is enough for an area of approx. 20 m2.

Procedure for using the scouring powder:
  • Clean the deck thoroughly with GCC Pure Wash (see above)
  • Distribute the powder evenly on the pre-cleaned and pre-watered deck.
  • Work in and scrub off with clear water and a GCC scrubbing brush from megawood®.
  • Then thoroughly rinse with water and remove with a rubber squeegee.
  • Repeat the application with megawood® decking scrubbing brush and clear water as needed.
Do not treat sensitive surfaces or cover them, do not use on GCC HARZart decking. Important information for boards made of GCC HARZart! Do not use scouring powder or a GCC/corundum scrubber on boards made of GCC HARZart with an embossed or matt surface (e.g. GCC HARZart, CLASSIC Varia, DELTA and DYNUM)!
With the megawood® scouring powder, even stubborn stains on megawood® decks made of GCC HOLZart can be cleaned. A direct comparison with water makes it clear. Even with heavy soiling or very old, weathered stains, excellent cleaning results can be achieved quickly.

Recommended additive products

GCC Pure Wash

GCC Pure wash
For stubborn stains on boards made of GCC HOLZart and GCC HARZart, use our highly concentrated liquid cleaner GCC Pure Wash, which is phosphate-free and fully biodegradable because it is based on renewable raw materials. Approx. 50-70 ml of the ready-to-use cleaning solution (1 part GCC Pure Wash mixed with 2 parts clear water) is sufficient for every 102 square metres of deck.

Please refer to the product labels for storage and use. Further information on the ingredients can also be found at www.novo-tech.de/service.

Scouring powder

Scheuerpulver
Our scouring powder for heavy soiling and stubborn stains on decks made of GCC HOLZart, free from surfactants and other chemicals. 2 kg is enough for approx. 20 m2 of decking.

Do not use scouring powder or a GCC/corundum scrubber on boards made of GCC HARZart with an embossed or matt surface (e.g. CLASSIC HARZart, CLASSIC Varia, DELTA and DYNUM), do not use scouring powder or a GCC/corundum scrubber!

Please refer to the product labels for storage and use. Further information on the ingredients can also be found on www.novo-tech.de/service

Scrubbing brush

Scheuerpulver
For powerful cleaning with a handle and head made of GCC wood-based material and special bristles – ideal for use with our scouring powder on decks made of GCC HOLZart.
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Professional cleaning

You do not feel like cleaning the terrace yourself? The last cleaning was a long time ago ?
megawood® offers professional cleaning and regular service intervals. We will put you in touch with a partner in your area.
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Water against water edges

  • Water marks
  • Watering
  • Scrubbing
  • Puller
  • Drying
  • Done

  • Water marks.

    As is well known, the weather cannot be influenced. Water marks after precipitation or marks with dust deposits are the inevitable consequence and often occur in the transition area of roofing or on open spaces. To remove them, it is sufficient to rinse with clear water. Regular cleaning and maintenance of the surfaces prevents the formation of new water marks and reduces the effect over time.

  • Watering.

    Thoroughly moisten the decking with clean tap water (not rainwater!) and keep it moist for about 15 minutes.

  • Scrubbing.

    Clean the moist decking boards with a coarse brush (scrubbing brush) in the direction of the boards, adding clean running tap water by scrubbing.

  • Puller.

    Remove standing moisture residues with a puller in the direction of the board.

  • Allow to dry.

    After stripping, leave the patio deck to dry.

  • Cleaned deck.

    After drying, the water marks usually disappear completely. Did you use the If the drainage, slope and ventilation of the terrace are taken into account, cleaning water can also be drained off easily.

Life on the terrace

  • Life on the terrace

  • Life on the terrace

    megawood® products made of GCC have a very natural look and feel. They are homogeneous, completely coloured throughout and have no plastic skin. Damage to the surface can be easily treated mechanically and will return to an even colour after a few weeks of weathering.
    The use of the decking can leave traces of use or “polishing” on the surface. These become even over time and usually disappear through natural weathering. On regularly cleaned decks, there are less visible traces of use.

    Notes on workmanship
    • GCC HOLZart can be processed in the same way as hardwood. Whether sawing, drilling, sanding or planing - with the common woodworking tools you can bring the material into shape.
    • GCC HARZartis denser and harder, which leads to higher wear of the tools. The material can be chamfered all around, but a complete surface treatment such as planing, brushing and sanding is not recommended.

Natural fibre inclusions

  • Natural fibre inclusions (bast)

  • Natural fibre inclusions (bast).

    megawood® consists of up to 75% wood fibres. These are specially prepared, dried and fed into the production process in a closed system. Depending on the raw material, there may be small inclusions of other natural fibres, such as bast (transition layer from bark to wood). These particles can come to the surface through water absorption after weathering. A maximum of 0.03 % of the surface may be affected. The particle size must not exceed 0.5 cm². By using the terrace (abrasion), these particles will largely disappear over time. They can also be removed mechanically. This will not damage the product. In accordance with the EPLF (European Laminate Flooring Federation), the particles visible from a standing eye level with vertical light incidence are used for evaluation.

Cleaning examples

Reinigungsbeispiel 1 Brosch Montageservice
Reinigungsbeispiel 2 Brosch Montageservice

For further information on the care and cleaning of your terrace
as well as on colour maturation and colour diversity, please refer to our Terrace Pass.

Download Terrace pass (PDF)