How to Use Rip It! Deck Stripper

Rip It! is a heavy-duty deck and patio stain stripper used to remove set-in stains in the wood grains of decks and patios. A strong chemical that generally comes in a 2-lb. container, the stripper requires the assistance of cool or cold water. Rip It! is designed to strip 150 square feet of stained wood for every gallon of water mixed in with the stripper. After the stain has been stripped, use a wood brightener to bring back the natural shine of the wood.

Push broom
Water hose
Liquid dishwashing soap
Safety glasses
Protective gloves
Garden sprayer with spray nozzle
Paintbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Sweep the entire deck or patio to remove any dirt or debris.
- 2
  Wash the deck or patio with water and liquid dishwashing soap. Use the broom to scrub the soapy water mixture into the wood.
- 3
  Spray the soapy water off the wood and wait for the wooden surface to completely dry. Drying time varies according to the temperature outside.
- 4
  Put on safety glasses and protective gloves. If the wood is heavily stained, pour 1 gallon of cool or cold water into the garden sprayer. Add four scoops (8 ozs.) of Rip It! to the garden sprayer. Mix the stripper in with the water by shaking the sprayer back and forth. If the wood is not heavily stained, add three scoops (6 ozs.) of Rip It! to the sprayer and mix it in well with the water.
- 5
  Apply the stripper to the entire wooden deck with the sprayer. Use a paintbrush if necessary to apply the stripper to any hard-to-reach areas.
- 6
  Wait for the stripper to dissolve the stain on the wood and wash the stripper off with a water hose. Do not let the stripper dry. As soon as the stain begins to dissolve from the wood, wash the stripper off thoroughly with the water hose.

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