INTERIOR SERVICES · SHIELDS VALLEY · BOZEMAN · MONTANA
Clean Interior Logs Without Ruining Your Stain.
Interior log walls collect years of smoke, dust, cooking grease, and UV yellowing. DKS uses Sashco Log Wash - a product specifically formulated to clean log surfaces deeply without damaging or lifting your existing stain. Your logs come clean. Your stain stays intact.
WHY LOG WASH MATTERS
The Right Product for Interior Logs
Most cleaning products - even ones marketed as wood-safe can lift, strip, or dull existing stain on interior logs. Log Wash by Sashco is specifically engineered for log surfaces and won't damage your finish.
Smoke & Soot Removal
Log homes with fireplaces or wood stoves accumulate smoke residue on ceiling and upper wall logs over time. Log Wash lifts this safely without bleaching or stripping the underlying stain.
Kitchen & Grease Buildup
Cooking grease and household oils build up on logs near kitchens. Standard cleaners can damage the finish - Log Wash removes the buildup while protecting your stained surface.
UV Yellowing & Discoloration
Interior logs near windows develop UV yellowing over time. Log Wash brightens the surface and restores color without requiring sanding or restaining.
General Grime & Dust
Years of dust, humidity, and handling leave logs looking dull. A professional Log Wash application restores the natural warmth and color of your interior logs without a full refinishing project.
Sashco Log Wash - formulated for log surfaces
DKS uses Sashco Log Wash because it's one of the only cleaners specifically tested and approved for use on finished log surfaces. It cleans deeply without the pH extremes that strip or damage stain. After cleaning, Don Williams inspects the surface and recommends whether a maintenance recoat is needed or if the existing stain has adequate life remaining.
When cleaning is enough - and when you need more
After a Log Wash, Don Williams will assess the condition of your stain. In many cases, cleaning alone restores the appearance significantly. If the stain has degraded beyond what cleaning can address, Don Williams will walk you through interior staining options - no pressure, just an honest assessment of what your logs actually need.
OUR PROCESS
How Interior Log Cleaning Works
Evaluation
Don Williams assesses the condition of your interior logs - identifying soiling type, stain condition, and whether cleaning alone will achieve the result you're looking for.
Surface Preparation
Furniture and floors are protected. We work systematically from top to bottom, section by section, to avoid re-soiling cleaned areas.
Log Wash Application
Sashco Log Wash is applied. worked in, and removed according to the manufacturer's process for your specific log and stain type. Multiple passes on heavily soiled areas.
Final Inspection
Don Williams walks through with you, confirms results, and provides an honest assessment of stain condition - including whether a maintenance recoat or interior staining makes sense.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Log Wash remove or damage my existing stain?
Professional Log Wash should not damage properly maintained stain when performed using appropriate products and techniques. DKS uses controlled cleaning methods removing contaminants safely while helping preserve existing finishes, wood appearance, and overall protection throughout interior log surfaces.
How do I know if my logs need cleaning or full restaining?
Logs needing cleaning usually appear dusty, dull, or contaminated, while failing stain often shows peeling, fading, cracking, or moisture damage. DKS evaluates wood condition carefully, helping homeowners determine whether maintenance cleaning or complete restaining is more appropriate.
Can you clean logs near my fireplace that have smoke staining?
Yes, DKS cleans interior logs affected by smoke staining near fireplaces using specialized cleaning methods designed for wood surfaces. Careful techniques help remove soot, buildup, and discoloration while protecting existing stain, finishes, and overall interior wood appearance safely.
Do you do interior log cleaning in winter?
Yes, interior log cleaning can continue during winter months because work occurs inside climate-controlled spaces. DKS schedules winter interior maintenance projects helping homeowners improve appearance, preserve wood surfaces, and maintain log home interiors throughout colder Montana weather conditions.
Is interior log cleaning different from exterior log washing?
Yes, interior log cleaning uses gentler products and techniques designed for controlled indoor environments, while exterior washing addresses weather exposure, mold, dirt, and environmental contaminants. DKS customizes cleaning methods carefully depending on surface conditions and restoration requirements involved.
Get a Cleaning Evaluation - No Obligation
DKS serves Bozeman, Big Sky, Livingston, Paradise Valley, and the greater Gallatin Valley. Reach out to schedule your on-site evaluation.
