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Pre-Application Cleaners

Specialist Pre-Application Wood Cleaners ensure wood surfaces are properly prepared before applying paint, oils, varnishes, or lacquers. Ideal for floors, furniture, fencing, decking, and cladding, these cleaners effectively remove contaminants like dust, wood tannins, soiling, pollution, and stains. Properly cleaning the surface helps prevent discolouration and adhesion issues, especially on naturally waxy or oil-rich wood types. By using these products, you ensure that subsequent coatings perform as intended.

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Lacq Turbogel

Lacq Turbogel

Powerful cleaning gel. For weathered exterior timber, vertical or horizontal. Penetrates the wood and refreshes the weathered surface. Suitable for use on garden furniture, wooden decking, timber cladding and more. No pressure washer required, preventing potential damage. Biodegradable.

Price £28.04 (incl. VAT)
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Rubio Monocoat Cleaner

Rubio Monocoat Cleaner

Cleaner for raw wood surfaces prior to application of Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus. Also cleans application equipment. More Information Delivery Info

Price £25.31 (incl. VAT)
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Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel

Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel

For refreshing greyed exterior wood surfaces. Ideal for decking, timber cladding, garden furniture and similar surfaces. Restores the tone of unweathered wood. Odourless and biodegradable. Easy to apply – especially on vertical surfaces. Removes grey patina. Also part of the Osmo Garden Furniture Maintenance Kit. Larger sizes...

Price £8.71 (incl. VAT)
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Osmo Intensive Cleaner

Osmo Intensive Cleaner

An alternative to sanding all wooden surfaces treated with oils and waxes. Also suitable for cleaning plastics, stainless steel and other waterproof surfaces. Highly effective intensive cleaning. Restoration of wood surface without sanding. Easy application. Ideal for public and commercial use. Can be used for interior and exterior....

Price £19.34 (incl. VAT)
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Rubio Monocoat Exterior...

Rubio Monocoat Exterior Wood Cleaner

Preparatory cleaner for all types of outdoor wood and composite materials. Removes grey discolouration, mildew stains and dirt. For manual use and for polishing machines. Good coverage. More Information Delivery Info

Price £8.53 (incl. VAT)
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Rubio Monocoat WoodPrep

Rubio Monocoat WoodPrep

Removes residues from sanding dust, minimises sanding errors and reduces wood type-related tannins and oils. Improves the intensity of Rubio Monocoat oil through better pigment absorption. Decreases the chance of discolouration. Improves adhesion to naturally waxy and oil-rich wood types. Notes and Limitations Good coverage, up...

Price £8.53 (incl. VAT)
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Mona-Clean Wood Replenisher

Hydron Mona-Clean Wood Replenisher

Cleaner for outdoor wooden surfaces. Removes oxidised appearance of bare timber. Water based. For decking, fencing, garden furniture and woodwork. Removes soiling, pollution and staining. More Information Delivery Info

Price £79.55 (incl. VAT)
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OrganoWood 03 Cleaner

OrganoWood 03 Cleaner

OrganoWood 03 Cleaner, an environmentally labelled detergent made for cleaning of exterior wooden floors. Fattening, gives extra protection to wood - clean with a cloth or mop High pressure wash not recommended since it may wear the wood Let the floor air-dry without rinsing - Floors may be used again once dry Note: For floors that...

Price £8.99 (incl. VAT)
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Osmo Polymer Composite Cleaner

Osmo Polymer Composite Cleaner

Osmo Polymer Composite Cleaner, is a highly effective, lightly alkaline specialized cleaner for removing organic and inorganic contaminations in outdoor areas, especially developed to clean WPC and BPC decking and other waterproof surfaces such as garden furniture and fencing made of synthetic materials. Ideal for the intensive cleaning of...

Price £19.87 (incl. VAT)
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Owatrol Prepdeck Wood...

Owatrol Prepdeck Wood Stripper & Cleaner

3 products in one for all exterior wood. Professional, high-grade removal from wood of old solid and semi transparent stains, grade stamps and other finishes. Horizontal and vertical surfaces including garden furniture, decking, cladding and more. For use on pressure treated woods, softwoods, hardwoods inc. exotic, thermowood. Fast easy...

Price £38.05 (incl. VAT)
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Owatrol Net-Trol Wood...

Owatrol Net-Trol Wood Cleaner & Colour Restorer

Powerful cleaner and brightener restores grey, weather-beaten unfinished exterior wood, concrete, and stone. For horizontal and vertical surfaces including cladding, fences, decking, garden furniture and more. Also rust-stained cement, discoloured stone, plastic, GRP. Previously coated exterior surfaces in need of cleaning. Fast acting –...

Price £23.68 (incl. VAT)
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Owatrol Aquanett Wood Oil...

Owatrol Aquanett Wood Oil Cleaner

Powerful, water washable, solvent-free remover and cleaner. Strips out new, old and encrusted oils from all exterior wooden surfaces and cleans severely weathered wood. For horizontal and vertical surfaces including garden furniture, decking, cladding. Pressure treated woods, softwoods, hardwoods inc. exotic, thermowood.

Price £25.24 (incl. VAT)
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Owatrol Compo-Clean...

Owatrol Compo-Clean Composite Wood Cleaner & Degreaser

Degrease and clean all types of composite wood - decking, cladding and more. Ideal for grooved decking. Vertical and horizontal exterior surfaces. Quickly and easily removes all types of dirt (grease, stains, moss, pollution).

Price £27.56 (incl. VAT)
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Owatrol Deep Cleaner Oil...

Owatrol Deep Cleaner Oil Remover & Cleaner

Strips out new, old and encrusted oils from exterior wood. For decks, handrails, trim and more. Cleans severely weathered wood. Gel consistency - will not run, ideal on vertical wood. Removes Teak and other oils from woods, blackened by UV rays.

Price £59.76 (incl. VAT)
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Achieve Perfect Surface Preparation

Pre-Application Wood Cleaners are vital in ensuring wood surfaces are fully prepared for the application of protective finishes like paints, oils, varnishes, and lacquers. These specialist cleaners are designed to remove stubborn contaminants such as dust, wood tannins, oils, pollution, and stains that can compromise coating performance. Without proper cleaning, these contaminants can lead to poor adhesion and discolouration, preventing the coating from bonding effectively to the wood.

 

Why Pre-Application Wood Cleaning is Essential

Contaminants on untreated wood surfaces can drastically impact the lifespan and appearance of applied finishes. For naturally waxy or oil-rich wood types, such as teak and iroko, the issue is even more pronounced. Without using a pre-application cleaner, paints and oils may fail to adhere properly, leading to premature peeling and an uneven finish. A thorough clean with these products ensures the wood is ready to accept the coatings, allowing them to perform at their best.

 

Suitable for a Range of Wood Surfaces

These cleaners are versatile and can be used on a variety of wood surfaces, including interior and exterior wood floors, furniture, cladding, fencing, and decking. Whether prepping indoor furniture for varnishing or cleaning outdoor decking before applying an oil, these specialist products ensure all contaminants are removed, creating a clean surface ready for treatment.

 

Enhance Coating Performance with Proper Cleaning

Using a pre-application cleaner significantly enhances the performance of paints, varnishes, lacquers, and oils. By thoroughly cleaning away pollutants, soiling, and natural wood oils, you create an ideal surface for coating adhesion. This is particularly important for wood exposed to external conditions, where pollution and weather can heavily contaminate the surface. Proper cleaning helps to avoid coating failures and ensures long-lasting, high-quality finishes.