They recommended Corte Clean. 6/3/10
The first products we tested was from Ace and it was there brands, we did not like the results on small area. We called Trex and they recommended Corte Clean. This product removed the mold that covered the deck. It did make it age lighter but this was what it was supposed to do. I know now this will prevent mold from growing and maintain our deck for many years to come.
C. Howey
Works Better Than Olympic Deck Cleaner 10/21/08
I have been using Olympic deck cleaner that contained toxic sodium hypochlorite to clean my Trex decking, annually, for the last 5 years. I decided to give eco-friendly Corte Clean a try because I live near the beach in Washington State. Corte Clean cleaned stains and green moss from my Trex deck that the Olympic did not touch. The Corte Clean even removed the grease from spilled dog food! I highly recommend Corte Clean!
R. Eagan
Finally found a cleaner that worked. 6/2/09
I just wanted to let you know that your product Corte Clean was just the product we needed for cleaning our three year old Trex deck. My husband went on the Trex website to find out what was the best way to clean our deck. We have literally tried what they claimed would clean it from soap and water, hydrogen peroxide, composite deck cleaners, etc. We even tried OxiClean and that didn't work. About three weeks ago my husband was on the internet again looking for something to clean our deck, and he came upon your product Corte Clean. We found out that the closest location, 84 Lumber in Naperville, IL sold your product and was about 13 or so miles from our home. We decided to give it a try; what did we have to lose. This product is absolutely the best on the market! Not only did it get off the mold but all the dirt and debris. We were so thrilled to have finally found a cleaner that worked. By the way we had our daughter's high school graduation party at our home over the weekend -- everyone noticed the difference in our deck. I even called 1-800-Buy Trex and let them know about your fabulous product.
Barbara & Clayton Kain, Darien, IL
Rain about 300 days a year. 5/21/10
My name is J. Carr, we had our home built two years ago, we have a Timber Tech deck all around the house with steps in the front of the house and a bridge in the back. We live in Waimea Hawaii on the wet side of town. They call it the wet side because we get some form of rain about 300 day a year. Our deck developed these dark spots (mold) the size of a penny or smaller, in a search for a cleaning product I contacted TimberTech on the Web. They listed Corte Clean as an recommended cleaner for their product. I contacted Greg #! at Corte Clean and asked about his product. I did not take before pictures but the ones I sent to Greg are the after. I found the product easy to use and you can see the results. I highly recommend the product if you have the composite product on your deck. (See after photos in Media Photo Gallery)
I love my deck again! 5/21/09
Three years ago, we installed a large multi-level composite deck at our home in Cleveland. We chose composite because of the promise of no maintenance. The deck looked great for about a year, until black spots began to appear. I tried power washing, which didn’t help at all, and we had to be careful not to damage the deck. I then tried scrubbing the smaller deck with bleach. I spent several hours on my hands and knees scrubbing, but the black spots remained. I was completely depressed and thought we would have to live with black spots or replace the deck. After researching the problem online, I found Corte-Clean. It took two applications at full strength and some scrubbing with a push broom, but the deck looks brand new. I have recommended the product to several friends, and I am trying to convince my local Ace Hardware to stock the product. Thank you Corte-Clean!
Jenifer B.
Praises for Corte-Clean 6/14/11
We have almost 500 ft. of decking.This year it looked horrible, black spots all over. I thought it was stains from my outdoor plants, but as I looked for ways to clean composite decking, I read the testimonials about Corte-Clean I realized it was mold spores on my deck. I went to Lowe's & bought 2 packages that were soon to expire (didn't think it would make any difference). Cleaned the deck twice at max. strength, it was clean but mold spores still remained. I talked to the manufacturer of Corte-Clean & he sent me 2 pkgs. of his product. Cleaned the deck again at max. strength, mold spores are gone!!!!!!The manufacturer couldn't have been nicer. He returned my call promptly. I have called him at least 5 times & every time he answers all my questions, giving me advice, & says call me anytime you need to. I couldn't be more pleased with this product. Will order more in the fall.
Barb K.
A great product - works like a charm! 3/9/2010
Best Regards,
B. Bennett
Toronto, Ontario
I tried them all! 5/21/11
Corte Clean was the only product that worked on my new composite deck last year...and I tried them all!
Kennett Square, PA
M. Ellis
Terrific customer service. 10-17-08
After calling the company following a failed attempt with the product, the company president returned our call and gave us a few detailed instructions. Two simple applications later our filthy deck has become perfectly clean. Great product. Terrific customer service. Seven Valleys, Pa
Ray and Joyce S., Retirees
Wow, Wow, WOW! 7/8/09
sorry for this long message, but it takes words to say it all.
I built my Trex deck in the Spring of 2007. I was so proud of how it looked with the saddle brown planks, and the darker Madeira (?) railings with saddle balusters. It looked gorgeous. Last Summer, 2008, it still looked great, although as expected, there was some fading from the sunlight. Over last Winter, dark spots started to appear, and got worse as we moved into this Spring. I was disgusted to look at it, but though it would come off easily. Stupid me. I could not get it off. I have a pressure washer, but was hesitant to use it on the Trex. I did try the pressure washer in an inconspicuous area of my deck; It took off the surface dirt, but would not touch the dark spots. I searched for deck cleaners on the Internet, and found all the stuff the stores carry, plus Corte-clean's web site. I read all the testimonials, and thought "yeah, right", anybody could make up those stories. I was in real need to clean up my deck for the 4th of July, so I placed my order for the 6 lb container of Corte-Clean. I followed the instructions to the letter. Although I did have to do some scrubbing (more than just a little), I could see the spots disappear a I scrubbed and rinsed the cleaner off. Amazing stuff. I wet down the plants around my deck fisrt; they did not get damaged at all. Funny thing is, after a few days, the deck even looked better. there was some **very** light spotting left after cleaning the deck and it was till wet, but it has rained a few times since the cleaning, and there are no more spots at ALL. I am super happy.
And thanks, Greg for your super fast replies (about 15 minutes or less!) to my emails. Greg even called me on the phone to answer a question.
Super product, the best customer service I ever experienced from an Internet vendor.
Bob L
Ronkonkoma, NY
Bob L, retired
Quite impressed by the products performance.
I did hear from Danny and yes he did use Corte Clean on his TimberTech deck. Danny thought it did a great job! The deck was quite dirty with lots of pollen and dirt from all the rain (typical of Mobile, AL summers). He was quite impressed by the product's performance.
N. Komarow, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford
A CLEANER THAT WORKS! 4/28/09
Having a deck in "mold heavy" area this is the only product that works. Tried Mold Armour, bleach, damp-rid...these items did not work! CORTE CLEAN is easy and effective to use. For tough areas just sprinkle the cleaner on a wet deck and scrub. A great product! Top of the line customer service. Buy this product do not waste your money or time on other products! ED B.
ED B, U.S G.
I have a new deck!! 3/19/10
My composite deck had little black spots and black streaks all over it. Cleaning it with the usual deck wash didn't touch the mess. I searched online and found Corte Clean. Drove to Lowe's and bought 1 bag of it. Followed directions given in the video and wasn't sure there was much improvement. BUT, THEN IT DRIED!!! I cannot overstate how beautiful this deck is now. This product is worth every penny and I will make sure I always have some.
J. Mauldin, Very satisfied homeowner
Great product 8/9/09
We purchased Trex decking at our local Lowe's and they recommended bleach and water to clean. It just made the mold spots worse. Our neighbor said it was defective & to contact manufacturer. But Corte clean did a great job. Even with all the rain this spring and summer, the mold hasn't returned after just one cleaning. All Trex dealers should sell this product.
O. Poff
I love your product! 2/3/09
Linda F., IL
Elk Crosstimbers Results / Mold Stains 8/12/09
We cleaned our first deck with Corte-Clean since stocking it this morning, and I am very impressed with how well it did. We used it on Elk Crosstimbers decking that was very moldy. Thanks again for the knowledge you shared and educating me on the product.
Thanks,
Mike Brueggenjohann
California Custom Decks
9227 Manchester Road
Rock Hill, MO 63144
314-968-3325
314-968-3326 fax
www.caldecks.com
12 Year Old TREX Deck Corte Cleaned! 4-7-09
I have a 12 year old TREX deck that had never been cleaned. It had every possible type of stain on it and was an absolute mess. Part of the deck was covered. Although it took approximately 4 applications to clean our neglected deck, Corte Clean did the job! It even did it without killing the plants and other vegetation surrounding the decking. They also provide excellent customer service and were able to answer all the questions we had. I just re-ordered some more Corte Clean to clean the TREX deck at our vacation home.
Thank you,
Mr. Thomas
Arlington, TX
TREX Corte Clean Review 5/26/09
I used Corte-Clean about 2 weeks ago for the first time on my Trex deck. I followed the directions exactly and the product worked as advertised. It removed all of my mold and the "black spots" that had built up over time. The one issue I have is that in doing it's job, the product also removed some of the original coloring of my deck. The color is now faded, or "bleached", if you will, a much lighter shade than it's original brown tone. I do not know if this is normal, given that I have had the deck for 2 years, and this is the first time I am cleaning it. I must say that this was unexpected and a little disconcerting. My deck looks much better now than before I used the product, however, it is not the original color I started out with - I guess this is the trade-off you live with in having a Trex deck. (Note from Corte LLC. Corte Clean can speed up the natural weathering process of some composites. The sun will naturally bleach/fade/weather composites. Corte Clean will not bleach/fade composites more than the sun would naturally, over time. Many customers that have previously used sodium hypochlorite based products in an attempt to clean TREX or older weathered TREX have reported that it restored some of the composites origional color. All TREX customers see "WEATHERING" link @ trex.com before using Corte Clean. We have found that TREX weathers by about 2/3 from its origional color over time or if Corte Clean is used to clean tough stains. Unfortunately, TREX owners will have to make a choice, Corte Clean stains from their composite and potentially speed up the weathering process or live with the stains.)
J. DiPalermo
Tendura decking 5/31/10
Hi-
I live in a traditional new urban design neighborhood, and my neighbors and I might just be one of your biggest fans this Spring. I am very pleased with the product, but on our grey Tendura decking, the mildew stains (which is the reason I researched and purchased the product) are gone, and wet the boards look awesome.
M. Brenner
Trex Deck 6/3/10
It works great and it's the only product that has cleaned my Trex deck.
Thank you!
M. Elvester
(see photo in "Photo Gallery")
I'm a believer! 4/26/10
We live in Oregon in a climate where our Timbertech was covered in black mold in less than one year. One bag of CorteClean not only made our decking look brand new but also took away the green growth on our stamped concrete.
The product is fantastic!
J Safirstein
Beautiful Job...
I used the product on our Trex Deck and it did a beautiful job. The entire deck is all uniform in color and the black spots all faded away. Thanks and I'll recommend your product to the Trex distributer. It was great doing business with you!
L. Majka, Happy Homeowner
84 Lumber, Winston-Saelem, NC 6/1/09
Jim, from 84 Lumber called Corte LLC to let us know that he had sold a customer some Corte Clean after the customer requested it. He requested that his customer call back and report their results. Here is what the customer reported... The customer reported "fantastic results, easy to use, cleaned the entire composite deck of mold & mildew stains in addition to all other stains on the deck." "The deck looked like new again." To confirm this please contact Jim @ 84 Lumber Winston-Saelem, NC. (336) 724-0840
Not as great as it sounds 8/8/09
I used CorteClean a month ago, did a great job cleaning the deck, looked brand new, but now one month later spots are back and worse than before. I would not recommend this product. KATHY (NOTE FROM Corte LLC: Corte Clean is a cleaner; ONLY! This is stated on the Corte Clean label directions and its web site. Corte Clean does not claim to prevent stains, especially those caused by people/pets/wildlife/etc. or other naturally occuring environmantal conditions such as mold, which are likely the "spots" KATHY is referring to. Additionally, Kathy likely has other mold issues surrounding her composite deck that she needs to resolve that are likely spreading the mold back to her composite deck. Examples of these are likely her roof, siding or other items surrounding her deck. Corte LLC has not found any product that prevents mold stains from returning to composites. For what Corte LLC has proven effective in keeping composites clean, please see the Corte Clean "FAQ". Any person that ownes a composite deck in an area with high mold spore counts, that receives frequent moisture, as predicted by; The Weather Channel, may have the return of mold stains if they do not proactively clean their composite of the mold spores before they have a chance to live, grow, cause ugly "spots." Corte LLC posts this "Testimonial" because we do not want any person that is considering purchasing Corte Clean to have any unrealistic misconception about its performance or that the composite will never get dirty and need to be re-cleaned at some point in the future, when the owner deems necessary. We wish KATHY would have read the Corte Clean website or contacted Corte LLC before she purchased Corte Clean. Corte LLC DOES NOT want any person to be dissatisfied with the purchase or performance of Corte Clean.)
Kathy
Availability In Ireland? 5/19/09
Can you tell me if this product can be had in Dublin, Ireland.
I use it in Rockport, Mass... My brother would like to use it in Ireland.
T. Caulfield