Any garden furniture can be cleaned with just water and soap. The best part of cleaning and maintaining the outdoor patio furniture is that it can be done at home without labor involved. But the cleaning of the furniture should be done very often. Keep reading to find the other cleaning methods for some specific types of patio furniture:
Wicker patio furniture
Cleaning the wicker patio furniture can be done by using a hose or pressure washer. Remove the cushions and spray off dirt and spills from the furniture and in case the wicker patio furniture is extremely dirty, clean it up using a sponge, mild soap, and cold water to wash.
Wood patio furniture
If the wooden patio furniture is coated with varnish, clean in using simple soap water. Make sure to rinse the suds with clean water and allow the furniture to completely dry. If the furniture is made of teak, it is easy to main. Outdoor wood furniture, except teak and cedar, should be stored indoors during the winter.
Fabric outdoor furniture
Patio furniture such as hammocks and cloth chairs can be machine-washed using the gentle cycle. Add the bleach to the wash cycle for white colored fabrics and hang them to dry.
Waterproof Your Patio Furniture
To maintain outdoor patio furniture shiny and water-resistant, apply a paste wax to the frame. It is great to shop for weather-resistant wicker furniture that makes the maintenance easier.
For wooden furniture, try covering the furniture with products that would not ruin the varnish such as wood friendly protective pastes and waxes.
Store patio cushion furniture
Store patio cushion furniture can be kept indoors during the off-season. Even a rainstorm can make cushions unusable. If this furniture is caught in the rain, hang it out in the sun to dry off. The fabric furniture should be kept inside during the rainy season. Use umbrellas if required for the maintenance after being in storage.
Patio furniture covers should be regularly washed. Umbrella-frame joints should be oiled regularly. Wash the cushion covers using a soft-bristled brush, mild soap and cold water to avoid any damages. To bring the shine back in the wooden frame of the umbrella, use the paste wax. When the season is perfect, wash the outdoor furniture covers and place them back on the furniture. Also, to avoid the shrinkage or stretch the covers over the frame after the wash and let it dry completely.
Outdoor woven fabric furniture
Outdoor woven fabrics undergo chemical treatment during its manufacture. This is done to increase the stain and moisture resistance, regardless of the material – synthetic fiber such as vinyl-coated polyester or acrylic or from cotton blends, it is made from. Ensure to stretch back over the frame while drying the washed woven fabric to retain the shape and avoid shrinkage.
After using the furniture in the patio for many seasons, it will start showing their age such as rust marks, mildew, and stains. These general care tips listed above will help to ensure that the chairs, tables, and cushions look beautiful and increases the durability.