10 Best Deck Stain Stripper of December 2025

• Removes existing, weathered, semi-transparent stains and sealers
• Ready to use, fast and effective - covers 100-150 sq. ft. per gallon
• Deck stain remover strips worn finishes off decks, fences, and wood siding
• Improves adhesion of wood stains & restores the natural look of wood decks
• For best results, rinse with a pressure washer. Note: This product will not remove paint.

SaverSystems

• CLEANS & CONDITIONS WOOD FOR STAINING - Ideal for both new & weathered wood decks, fences, siding, and log homes.
• REMOVES DEAD GRAY WEATHERED WOOD CELLS - Unprotected wood that is exposed to direct sunlight will quickly loose its natural color and turn gray. You can easily remove the old grey wood and expose the fresh wood beneath.
• BUFFERED TO PROTECT THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF YOUR WOOD - proper surface preparation is the key to any successful wood restoration project. Only Woodrich Brand restoration products are buffered to protect the natural sugars and oils that give your wood that rich, fresh cut look.
• SAFE FOR USE AROUND PETS AND PLANTS - Effectively removes most weathered oil based finishes and restores even the most neglected wood surfaces with a safe, easy to use formula.
• REMOVES MILL SCALE / MILL SEAL FROM NEW WOOD - The surface grain or cells of the wood can be damaged during the milling process. If not treated, this will prevent your wood finish from penetrating evenly leading to a "splotchy" finish with limited protection.

Woodrich Brand

• Latest technical updates on materials and techniques on wood finishing
• Over 300 color photos that help you distinguish between products, make decisions, and solve problems
• More than 40 must-have reference tables and troubleshooting guides, and much more
• 310 pages softcover
• ISBN- 978-0875967349

Fox Chapel Publishing

• WOOD DECK, FENCE & SIDING RESTORATION: Make your deck, siding, or fencing look brand new again! Our professional-grade, powerful formula will make your wooden surfaces stain-free, brighter, and restored to their original condition. This is especially important if you plan on re-staining your wood surfaces because traces of an old color left underneath will affect the way a new color appears.
• RESULTS YOU CAN COUNT ON: This non-corrosive, heavy duty deck, fence, and siding stripper works to clean and remove: dirt, damaged or discolored wood, water stains, oil and latex finishes, clear and semi-transparent stains, film-forming clear coatings, water sealers, paint, deteriorated varnishes, and polyurethanes - all without having to sand the surface in advance. This process will bring your wood back to life! You can use it on various wooden surfaces including decks and fences.
• SAFE & EFFECTIVE: Not all wood cleaners work effectively and are safe to use. Unlike other toxic deck strippers, our Deck General varnish remover is environmentally friendly with a unique formula that is safe, water based, 0 VOC, and biodegradable. This powerful formula ensures complete cleanliness of the wood surface and easy penetration of subsequent stains, paints, or sealers.
• EASY TO APPLY: Always pretreat the area to ensure compatibility. This deck, fence, and siding stripper is to be used as received. Simply attach a spray bottle to the end of a hose, turn on the water, spray the cleaner onto the surface to be cleaned, and agitate with a brush. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for the solution to react with the surface. When finished, power wash the stripped surface to remove any traces of old material and cleaning product.
• DECKGENERAL GUARANTEE: Offering a full range of premium quality, professional deck & wood cleaning products and supplies, General Chemical Corp. has been solving your toughest cleaning problems since 1980! Many professional deck cleaning companies have switched to our non-corrosive products because of their expert cleaning results. Give us a try!

DeckGeneral

• 1-Gallon deck stripper
• Improves topcoat adhesion
• Removes all solid and semi-transparent stains and sealants
• Works in as little as 15 minutes
• Covers approximately 150 square feet

Rust-Oleum

• Woodrich Brand has been trusted by professional contractors and discerning DIY enthusiasts for over 15 years
• Heavy duty stripping power to remove solid color or stubborn deck, fence and siding stains
• Restores any outdoor wood surface to a fresh cut, like new appearance
• Easy to apply with predictable quality results
• Sample restoration kits available

Woodrich Brand

• HEAVY DUTY WOOD STRIPPER - Formulated to remove existing semi-transparent and solid deck stains and sealers. Effectively removes most exterior wood finishes.
• CLEANS & CONDITIONS WOOD FOR STAINING - Removes dirt and grime, along with any existing stain or sealer.
• SAFE FOR USE ON ALL SPECIES OF WOOD - Can be used to restore any species of wood as well as any type of wood surface.
• BEST USED ALONG WITH CITRALIC BRIGHTENER & NEUTRALIZER - This two step process can restore virtually any exterior wood surface to a fresh cut condition.
• EXCELLENT & AFFORDABLE COVERAGE - Covers up to 3000 square feet of wood. Affordable at only $0.023 per square foot.

Woodrich Brand

• Woodrich Brand has been trusted by professional contractors and discerning DIY enthusiasts for over 15 years
• Heavy duty stripping power to remove solid color or stubborn deck, fence and siding stains
• Restores any outdoor wood surface to a fresh cut, like new appearance
• Easy to apply with predictable quality results
• Sample restoration kits available

Woodrich Brand

• WOOD DECK STAIN REMOVER STRIPS WORN FINISHES – Easy to use stain stripper removes weathered, clear or semi-transparent wood stains. Simply spray on with a pump-up sprayer, and rinse with a power washer. Note: Will not remove paint, solid color stains, or other film-forming finishes.
• RESTORES WOOD’S NATURAL BEAUTY – In addition to removing weathered deck stains, this product will also remove dirt, mill glaze, and stains, creating a clean, like-new wood surface.
• READY TO USE – This product comes ready to use. Simply pour in a pump-up sprayer and spray on any wood surface that needs to be stripped.
• FORMULATED FOR ALL EXTERIOR WOOD – This product is safe for use on any species of wood.
• STEP 1 OF 3 TO PREP YOUR WOOD DECK FOR STAINING – Stripping the worn finish off your deck is the first step to staining your deck. Make sure to follow it with DEFY Wood Brightener to neutralize the surface and open the wood pores before staining.

DEFY

• DOWNSTREAM INJECTABLE DECK STRIPPER 4167: An eco-friendly, downstream injectable deck stripper formulated for fast and easy wood stain removal. Vanquish hard to remove sealer, varnish, or paint faster than a traditional deck stripper. This alkaline cleaner works as a powerful solvent to remove even the most stubborn oil, latex, clear coats, waterproofers and more!
• MULTI-PURPOSE SOLUTION: Not just for patios and decks, use to strip wood surfaces anywhere outside. Our downstream injectable Deck Stripper works excellent on fences, siding, and outdoor furniture. DeckGeneral's industrial-grade multisurface solution restores and preps wood for restaining, sealing, painting, or varnishing in minutes!
• SAFE AND ECO-FRIENDLY: Our water-based deck stripper is safe, reliable, and potent. Unlike other stain strippers that require laborious effort on your part, and have harsh, toxic chemicals, our low-VOC non-toxic formula takes less energy, is eco-friendly, and skin-safe. This biodegradable, spray-on solution will work without breaking your back or harming your grass and plants!
• EASY, DAMAGE-FREE REMOVAL: DeckGeneral's stain stripper makes deck restoration a breeze without damaging the wood! Designed to be used as-is in a downstream injector, spray surface, allow 5 to 10 minutes for the solution to react with the surface, and then rinse the wood in the direction of the grain. Allow to dry to reveal the renewed surface beneath that is ready for restaining or varnishing.
• DECKGENERAL GUARANTEE: Offering a full range of premium quality, professional deck & wood cleaning products and supplies, General Chemical Corp. has been solving your toughest cleaning problems since 1980! Many professional deck cleaning companies have switched to our non-corrosive products because of their expert cleaning results. Give us a try!

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