Question

Question
Hello, how are you? I actually am looking for a cleaner that i can clean a wooden bridge at my work that has a fish pond under it and the bridge has scuff marks all over it and is getting really dirty from not knowing what to use on it because of the fish. What would we be able to use to clean the bridge good but not hurt the fish?

Answer
Hi Tiffany,

There are a few things you can try. I would probably suggest you use straight hydrogen peroxide with baking soda for starters. Sprinkle baking soda over the surfaces you want to clean, then spray them with hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle. It will fizz, and at that point you can scrub it with your scrubby or soft brush. Depending on what kind of wood and its age, you might be able to use a steel wool, or a stiffer brush.

Another thing that works well is salt water. A bucket of hot tap water with a generous amount of salt added to it (I use grocery store generic brand "Salt" without iodine) makes a cheap and effective cleaner.

If there are tough areas you can't get clean, try rubbing the wood with sand. The grittiness will help separate the dirt - and it also works well on concrete surfaces, while being fish safe.

Hope that helps! Take care.
Nicole