PREPMAX vs GET-GONE: Which Cleaner Should You Use?

MASTERMAX NZ Guide – getting the best from your timber prep

If you’re getting ready to paint or stain timber, choosing the right cleaner is one of the most important steps. In the MASTERMAX prep range, PREPMAX and GET-GONE are both cleaners – but they do very different jobs.

They are not used together and they are not interchangeable. Think of them as different tools for different jobs, designed specifically for New Zealand conditions and Kiwi timber.

Use PREPMAX for decks, walk-on areas, and tired or grey timber that needs a deep clean before painting or staining.

Use GET-GONE when mould, moss, lichen, or algae is the main problem and you want an easy spray-on solution.

What is PREPMAX?

PREPMAX is a heavy-duty timber cleaner designed to properly prepare timber before you apply a stain or paint.

Best for:

• Decks and walk-on areas

• Aged, grey, or weathered timber

• Timber with built-up grime and contamination

  
  

What PREPMAX does:

• Lifts dirt, grime, and weathering

• Cleans deep into the timber fibres

• Opens the surface so stain or paint can bond properly

  
  

If you want a long-lasting finish on a deck, PREPMAX is the right starting point.

Learn more about PREPMAX here: https://www.mastermax.co.nz/prepmax

What is GET-GONE?

GET-GONE is a spray-on mould, moss, and lichen killer that’s quick and easy to use.

Best for:

• Fences and boundary walls

• Posts, pergolas, and exterior walls

• Light to moderate mould or moss growth

  
  

What GET-GONE does:

Kills mould, moss, lichen, and algae

Targets spores at the root

The hose-end 2.5L connects straight to your garden hose for easy application. Also available in concentrate 1 & 4L:

GET-GONE is ideal when biological growth is the problem – not heavy wear or deep contamination.

Learn more about GET-GONE here: https://www.mastermax.co.nz/get-gone