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Dryden SurfaceCleaner

Dryden

Dryden SurfaceCleaner is well suited to clean outdoor furniture, pergolas or most timber surfaces, painted surfaces including oxidised paint, and most types of paths and driveways.

Apply Dryden SurfaceCleaner to external cladding, decking, shingles and other timber to remove silvering, mould, dirt and grime, mild watermarks, etc. Suitable for the restoration of timbers prior to application of WoodOil. It will not affect plants, grass, paint, rubber or other common substrates.

Details
General
  • Country of origin
    New Zealand
  • Type of use
    Commercial and Residential
Scope of use
  • Purpose:
    Designed to restore old, weathered, and dirty timber by removing oxidised (silvered) timber fibres, mould, dirt, grime, and mild watermarks. 
    • Applications: External timber surfaces such as cladding, decking, outdoor furniture, pergolas, shingles.
      Suitable for cleaning painted surfaces (including oxidised paint) and most types of paths and driveways. 
    • Ideal Use Cases: Prepares timber for recoating with Dryden WoodOil or other protective finishes.
      Recommended for strong wash to revitalize non-maintained, patchy timbers.
      Safe for plants, grass, paint, rubber, and common substrates (contains no caustic or hypochlorite bleach). 
    • Important Notes:For cosmetic stains like iron staining, severe watermarks, or extreme grime, use Dryden LiquidTimberClean instead.
      Apply only to dry timber in dry weather; avoid rain for 6–8 hours after application.
Features
  • Powerful Cleaning Action: Removes oxidized (silvered) timber fibres, mould, dirt, grime, and mild watermarks.
    • Revitalizes Timber: Restores weathered timber to a cleaner, fresher appearance before recoating.
    • Safe Formula: Contains no caustic soda or hypochlorite bleach; safe for plants, grass, paint, rubber, and common substrates.
    • Versatile Use: Suitable for timber cladding, decking, outdoor furniture, pergolas, shingles, and even painted surfaces and driveways.
    • Pre-Coating Preparation: Ideal for preparing timber for Dryden WoodOil or other protective finishes.
    • Easy Application: Can be applied with brush, roller, or spray; works effectively when kept wet and active.
    • Eco-Friendly: Biodegradable and designed for minimal environmental impact.
Specs / Details
  • Product Type: Timber and surface cleaning solution
    • Available Sizes: 1L, 4L, and 20L containers
    • Coverage: Approx. 10–12 m² per litre depending on timber condition and dilution.
    • Dilution: Can be used neat for heavy cleaning or diluted for light cleaning
    • Application: Brush, roller, or spray; keep surface wet and active during cleaning
    • Suitable Surfaces:Timber cladding, decking, outdoor furniture, pergolas, shingles, Painted surfaces and most paths/driveways
    • Drying Time: Allow timber to dry thoroughly before recoating (typically 24 hours)
    • Environmental Conditions: Apply in dry weather; avoid rain for 6–8 hours after application
    • Safety: Non-caustic, non-bleach formula; safe for plants and common substrates, PPE recommended: gloves and eye protection
    • Storage:Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep sealed
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About the
Seller

At Dryden, we are all about protecting and enhancing the natural beauty of the timber – grain, texture and colour.

In 1999, Dryden was established to service the New Zealand housing and construction industry, providing a more fitting protection  solution for timber, through our flagship product Dryden WoodOil.

Since the beginning, Dryden has been dedicated to developing  new products for the marketplace. Today, Dryden WoodOil remains a trusted and proven product. The range also encompasses comprehensive specialist cleaning and coating products for a variety of interior and exterior applications. 

Dryden products are the choice of discerning architects and trade professionals who share our ideals of protecting and enhancing  the natural beauty of timber; intensifying and revealing what nature has already given us. It's all part of our mission to help your vision become a reality. From creating the house of your dreams to making the most of your current property, we bring out the best in your timber.

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