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Plain old bleach, hot water, and a little detergent, all mixed together in a bucket, along with a scrub brush, and some elbow grease will most likely accomplish the same results. Using a power washer to get decks clean is simply a 21st century myth courtesy the Home Depot. You don't need a power washer to clean a deck. Bleach is the working ingredient that attacks the mold and mildew and will turn a crummy looking deck into a clean look'n deck. It takes about 24-hours for the bleach to do its' thing. Just sponge the bleach-water-detergent on, and let it sit till it all evaporates. Using a hand pump, garden style sprayer is a good way to cover area fast like for ballisters or stairs.