CUTEK® Wood Reviver & Brightener

CUTEK® Wood Reviver (formerly CUTEK® Proclean) is a high-performance wood cleaner designed to restore weathered, grayed, and stained wood back to its natural appearance. It effectively removes tough stains caused by tannins, water, iron, resins, mold, and fungus. It also eliminates mill glaze—the invisible barrier on new wood—ensuring proper preparation for coating. CUTEK® Wood Reviver cleans, brightens, and revitalizes wood, leaving it looking like new and ready for application of CUTEK® Extreme. FEATURES OF CUTEK® WOOD REVIVER Powerfully Restores Wood Revives weathered, grayed, and silvered wood, bringing it back to its natural appearance. Removes Stubborn Stains Effectively eliminates stains caused by iron, water, tannins, resins, mold, and fungus. Prepares New Wood for Coating Removes mill glaze—the invisible barrier on newly sawn or machined wood—to ensure proper stain penetration. Typical Uses Restoring stained or high-traffic areas such as decks, docks, and boardwalks Rejuvenating exterior, weathered, or grayed wood, including decking, siding, fences, and shingles Important Note CUTEK® Wood Reviver will not remove paint or existing wood coatings. For those applications, use CUTEK® Wood Stripper. STEP 1: PREPARE Before starting, determine if CUTEK® Wood Reviver is suitable for your specific project. Always test on a small, inconspicuous area first. Wood species and condition can vary greatly, and testing will help you determine the proper dilution, dwell time, and product amount needed. Safety & Precautions Review all hazards and safety guidelines in the Safety Data Sheet before use Wear appropriate protective equipment Protect all surrounding surfaces and vegetation Be mindful of wind drift when rinsing, especially near vehicles or pedestrian areas Pre-wet and rinse surrounding areas (plants, concrete, asphalt, etc.) before and after application How to Apply CUTEK® Wood Reviver is a powerful wood cleaner and can be used diluted or undiluted depending on the condition of the wood. Coverage Approximately 1 gallon per 200–350 sq. ft. Coverage will vary based on: Wood density and smoothness Severity of staining and weathering Always test first to confirm proper dilution and effectiveness. Application Steps Pre-wet the wood surface Apply generously using: Brush Roller Broom Low-pressure garden sprayer Allow the product to dwell for 1 to 24 hours, depending on how severe the staining or discoloration is For stubborn areas, lightly scrub with a stiff-bristle brush Removal (Very Important) Rinse thoroughly using a pressure washer (approx. 750 PSI / 50 bar) with a fan tip Do NOT use a garden hose—it is not sufficient Avoid damage to wood fibers: Do not use turbo/rotary nozzles Adjust pressure and distance as needed Best practice: Start at the highest point and work downward Use long, even strokes with the grain Continue rinsing until there is little to no sudsing Note: The longer the product sits, the more rinsing will be required. After Cleaning Some woods may develop a raised grain after pressure washing. If this occurs: Light sanding or Scrubbing with a polishing pad may be needed to smooth the surface. Clean-Up Clean all equipment with water Dispose of rinse water according to local regulations