I have been using the cleaning products from Penofin (I am one of three "penofin pros" in the state of colorado.) I just started a "demonstration" set yesterday using some old cedar fencing. I'll get pics this weekend after it drys out.

I'm doing a progressive spread.....before...cleaner...brightener...oil.

So you still have stains?

I used it last Fall. Paid big bucks for it, but this Spring I just about killed myself, trying to finish what the product DID NOT DO. It used it on a deck. I con not recommend it, sorry.

It may kill mildew but not remove it.

My experience has been that any wood conditioners need to be power washed off to remove the discolored, decayed layer of wood on the top.

So the question is, forget about what??

i used it and I still have mildew everywhere. The color changed to grey, but the mildew did not go away. I sprayed it on with a pump sprayer and the drift killed the grass under where I was spraying. I am still waiting to see what is going to happen. I am afraid you will not be able to wet and forget. It needs some elbow grease, a brush, and some water to rid the mildew. Wet and forget is not the way it works.

Elbow grease is much needed when you use this product. I wore out a stiff bristled brush, and almost kinked my back. It was hard work and still looks bad. As a matter of fact, I am seriously contemplating having the deck sanded and just stained. That will also be a pain, but hopefully if a mildew retardant stain/finish is used I'll be able to enjoy my decks - since I have three of them. The stuff didn't work, not in sun or partial shade. Save your $$.

No I havent used this product but my husband got some deck cleaner this spring...... suppose to just spray on but it did nothing at all and we had to scrub off the mildew anyway. I could have saved the cash and used dish soap with a little bleach.

I used it and it did not work...might as well have sprayed it with water.....

You mean I can get my $$ back? Ok, I'll try that.

I was a skeptic until I decided to test it last fall. Here in Virginia Beach it is pretty normal with the high humidity to get algea/mildew on the north side or your house. The directions say you have to spray it on and then be patient...it doesn't work overnight....but about a month later, I noticed it working.

It works very well in killing the moss/mold/mildew and algea....that is all I wanted it to ...»

Wet & Forget may take some time to work, but the product contains no bleach and is non caustic and non acidic. The cleaning process is very gentle and you don't need to scrub or power wash. However, if you're looking to speed up the process, agitating the surface and making sure the surface is getting frequent rain (if not receiving rainfall, simulate by spraying the surface with water from the hose) will improve cleaning time. Lack of rainfall and improper application will give abnormal results.

tried wet & forget didn't work 4 us

Hi Vicki,

I work at Wet & Forget and I'd like to hear more about your application process so I can figure out why you had undesirable results.