With each change of season it seems that it is time to clean the patio and lawn furniture again. Whether you have plastic patio furniture, vinyl furniture, or wicker lawn and garden furniture it is important to keep your furniture clean for longevity, cleanliness, and aesthetic beauty.
You must be aware of what you use to clean your patio and lawn furniture. Harsh chemicals may eat through and erode vinyl and cloth covers. Other products may be harmful if the patio and lawn furniture is cleaned around pets or kids.
It's tempting to pick up the water hose or a pressure washer and aim for the lawn and garden furniture. This can destroy lawn furniture instead of cleaning it.
The following guide will help you easily clean your lawn and patio furniture.
Easy Solution for Cleaning Lawn and Garden Furniture: Plastic Lawn and Garden Furniture
A soapy bleach solution is easy to make and will work well to clean your garden furniture. In a gallon bucket mix a cup of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), 1/3 cup of laundry soap detergent, a quart of bleach filling the remainder of the bucket with warm water.
This will be a strong soapy solution and should be used outside. You may use a rag, but a bristled brush may be necessary for extra resistant stains. Even mildew stains that appear as though they will never come out of plastic or vinyl should be easily removed by this easy to make solution.
Cleaning Lawn and Garden Furniture: Wicker furniture
Take special care when cleaning wicker furniture. It's best to use a solution of warm water and wood cleaner for the initial cleaning of wicker furniture. If your wicker lawn and garden furniture needs further cleaning or restoration you may want to start with a solid wax, to prevent chipping or further damage.
You can then use wood stain or paint to touch up wicker furniture. Use an outdoor vinyl protectant spray to ensure the longevity of your lawn and garden furniture.
Cleaning Lawn and Garden Furniture: Iron and metal furniture
Among the most decorative and beautiful of outdoor furniture is made of iron. It's often difficult to find quality cast iron, like that sold to our parents and grandparents. Older cast iron can be cleaned with rust remover. If you have WD40, it also works well to remove rust. Spray either rust remover or WD40 on rust spots and use a wire bristle brush to work away rust stains.
On metal furniture frames used to secure vinyl or outdoor cloth chair covers; apply rust remover or WD40 to rust spots. Metal used in modern outdoor furniture is very rust-resistant. Rust stains usually occur around bolts and screws. Use a strong, but not metal, bristle brush to loosen rust stains on metal furniture. Then, simply rinse it away.
Cleaning Lawn and Garden Furniture: Cloth coverings
Some cloth coverings may be removed and washed in the washer. Check tag instructions, as it is usually not a good idea to dry chair coverings. Place them back on the lawn or garden chair frame or cushion to dry. This helps cushion covers retain their shape and prevents shrinkage that will ruin cloth coverings.
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