Outdoor Furniture Cleaning and Care Tips

How to Clean Outdoor Furniture
No matter how cautious we are, spills and stains are inevitable on your patio furniture. Perhaps someone drops salsa on the cushions of your outdoor sofa or spills over a glass of juice onto the dining table on your patio. Sunscreen lotion often gets wiped onto poolside loungers at some point.
Those are just a few examples people can mess up your unsullied outdoor setting. Mother Nature can contribute in some ways too. Snow, wind, rain, sun, trees, birds, bugs, and many more outdoor creatures can muck up and impair your patio furniture if you don’t take preventive measures and clean it on a regular basis. But materials such as wood, metal, and plastic all need to have care and attention a little differently.
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Greasy Hands & Smudges
Using a damp cloth poured with a little vinegar, rub the area and rinse clean once the discoloration is gone.
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Water Marks
Do a basic cleaning and wipe any excess water from the surface and let it dry.
- Rust & Corrosion
Make a paste using baking powder and water and lightly scrub the area with a soft bristle brush. Rinse clean after.
METAL FRAMES WITH POWDERED COATED FINISHES
- Using a garden hose, lightly spray the outdoor furniture to wash away dirt and debris.
- Soak a soft cloth in soapy water and use this in wiping the metallic surface.
- Rinse the cloth and repeat wiping the surface with clean water.
- Use a low abrasion cloth or microfiber in wiping the surface dry.
Note: If rust is present, remove oxidation using steel wool and consider repainting the furniture to prevent the same issues in the future.
TEAK WOOD
- Remove grit and grime using soapy water and a soft brush or sponge.
- Wipe the surface in small sections.
- Dry thoroughly.
Note: Use teak oil with caution on your outdoor furniture as this can encourage mildew.
FABRIC
- Use the safest cleaning method – a solution of warm water and few drops of dish soap.
- Remove fabric and wash them in a washing machine set to a gentle cycle. Do not use a dryer. Air dry them to avoid damage.
Note: You may use a water-repellent fabric protector to avoid future staining.
- Clean the tabletop using a soft cloth dipped in water and mild dishwashing soap.
- Remove stains by cleaning them using a small amount of concentrated detergent.
- Wipe the table afterward with a clean, dry cloth.
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