I bought some defy extreme wood stain after seeing how it leaves a clear finish to the deck. I may have to have some help in applying it since my deck is really big but the outcome should be really nice. In fact, since I just had it cleaned and all the neighbors told me how nice it looks, after applying a clear defy extreme wood stain to it. It will look exactly the same, but be protected from the elements and from mildew growing on it which was the problem that it had before I had it cleaned. I am excited to get the stain on and have it look fantastic.