Handy Tips For Long Lasting Outdoor Furniture

There are number of ways to clean your outdoor furniture. The best way to keep the outdoor seating and sofas in pristine condition is to clean it regularly. It is recommended to clean it at least four times a year for the best results. At the same time, we recommend storing the furniture indoors during winter season to prevent it from staining and weathering additionally. Here are few tips to help you clean outdoor furniture seamlessly.

Wooden Furniture

You can prepare your own DIY solution by mixing 1 quart warm water, 2 tablespoons white vinegar and ¼ cup of ammonia. You can also go for commercial wood cleaners which are more effective in comparison to DIY solutions. On the other hand, while using them on painted and wicker woods, make sure you dilute the solution. For hard woods, sand them annually and apply fresh coat of polyurethane coating or protective finish like stain or oil. You can also prevent the build of dirt at the crevices by hosing down wicker regularly. Wiping the wooden furniture regularly is the always the best way to protect them.

Metal Furniture

The most common issue that you face with aluminum outdoor furniture is oxidation. You need to make use of 1:1 water and vinegar solution or any metal polishing paste to remove as much imperfections as possible. While using cleansers make sure you avoid trisodium phosphate and ammonia cleansers as they cause oxidation. You can remove scratch marks from the aluminum outdoor furniture using nonabrasive product dampened soft cloth. The best way to sustain the natural luster is by washing the aluminum regularly.

Glass Furniture

Home cleaning solutions and dish detergents are the most effective cleansers to clean glass outdoor furniture. While removing the stuck-up debris, make sure you use nonabrasive materials to prevent marks on them. After removing the debris, spray glass cleaner or white vinegar and then wipe off with a paper towel or microfiber cloth. Also, make it a point to clean under side of glass table to avoid irreversible grime and clean the frames of the glass outdoor furniture based on the material type.

Plastic Furniture

There are a number of DIY solutions that can help you clean plastic outdoor furniture with ease. The first one is a solution made by mixing washing soda with 1 gallon of warm water. Next one is 3 tablespoons of dishwasher detergent in 1 gallon of warm water. In case of colored plastic, mix quarter cup of vinegar in 1 quart warm water. Also, remember not to use bleach and chlorine on white plastic as they eat away the plastic material. In the stains are stubborn, you can use distilled vinegar dampened rag to wipe off the stains. Once done, you can restore the shine of plastic outdoor furniture using WD-40 followed by wiping with dry cloth. You then need to coat the plastic with automatic paste wax to protect the plastic.

So, do follow these steps to clean your outdoor furniture and restore their grace.