Use before staining wood. Excellent for deck maintenance. Dissolve 2 - 4 oz. of Teak Renewer powder and mix with 1 quart boiling water. Scrub or brush lightly. DO NOT use a PRESSURE WASHER. Pressure washer can damage teak. Hose off Let Dry in Sun. Squeegee off any puddles or large area of accumalating so as not to get any water stains. Wet side of boat and wash off any run-off from deck. Try to avoid Teak Renewer solution from remaining on brightwork. You can lightly sand any grain bits, after deck is completely dry.