Maintaining the appearance of your Trex
®
railing is important.
The occasional wash is recommended as over time your
railing may show signs of weathering as a result of exposure
to the elements. The frequency of cleaning will depend on the
environment and exposure to various types of elements.
TREX TRANSCEND
®
, SELECT
®
, AND ENHANCE
®
RAILING
CARE AND CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
Never use acetone or other solvents on Trex Transcend, Select,
or Enhance railings as this can damage/dull the surface.
For color transfer issues (from attachment of baluster spacer),
use Mr. Clean
®
Magic Eraser
®
Original or Plexus
®
Plastic Cleaner
to help remove this. Note that Plexus Plastic Cleaner can only
be used on PVC/acrylic railings and balusters and cannot be
used on metal railings or metal balusters.
For small surface scratches, marks, or scuffs, use Dupli-Color
®
Scratch Seal
®
Clear Sealer Pen.
Hard water is water with a high amount of mineral deposits like
lime, silica, and calcium. When the water dries, deposits are left
behind, leaving unsightly spots or a “film-like” substance on
railing and decking surfaces. For hard water issues on railing,
these can be cleaned with Mr. Clean
®
Magic Eraser
®
Original
or
white vinegar. After applying products to surface, some gentle
scrubbing would be needed on the surface to help loosen
deposits, and rinsing is required, so care should be taken to not
use hard water for this purpose, and if it must be used dry with
a cloth or use a blower to dry railing.
Mr. Clean
®
and Magic Eraser
®
are registered trademarks of
The Proctor and Gamble Company.
Plexus is a registered trademark of BTI Chemical Company Inc.
Dupli-Color
®
and Scratch Seal
®
are registered trademarks of
Dupli-Color Products Company.
TREX SIGNATURE
®
RAILING CARE AND CLEANING
RECOMMENDATIONS
For installations where the atmosphere is influenced by
bodies of salt water or other contaminant conditions,
cleaning is required every 6 to 9 months. Failure to adhere
to the required cleaning guidelines will void the Trex Limited
Warranty with respect to any condition resulting from such
failure. For purposes of any warranty claim, you should
retain documentation of the cleaning date, cleaning method
used, brand and amount of chemical used, and invoice from
cleaning company (or a receipt for chemicals used).
Regular cleaning may minimize the effects of weathering and
remove dirt, grime and other build-up. The best method of
maintaining the appearance of your Trex Signature
®
railing is
to occasionally wash it using a solution of warm water and a
non-abrasive, pH neutral detergent solution. The railing surface
should be thoroughly rinsed after cleaning to remove all
residues. Use a soft white cloth, sponge or a soft bristle brush.
DO NOT clean Trex Signature
®
railing with solvents such as
thinners or solutions containing chlorinated hydrocarbons,
esters or ketenes.
The following cleaners are recommended for cleaning
Trex Signature
®
railing:
»
Formula 409
®
Cleaner Degreaser/Disinfectant
»
Spray Nine
®
Cleaner/Disinfectant
»
Simple Green
®
All Purpose Cleaner
»
Fantastik
®
All Purpose Cleaner
»
Windex
®
Cleaner
Formula 409
®
is a registered trademark of Clorox Company.
Spray Nine
®
is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Simple Green
®
is a registered trademark of Sunshine Makers Inc.
Fantastik
®
and Windex
®
are registered trademarks of SC Johnson & Son Inc.
TREX
®
RAILING CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE
