Spruce Up Your Yard Furniture

Patio furniture cleaning requires you to use quality materials compared to cleaning indoor furniture. Even then, you will need to pay more attention to outdoor furniture and take care of it to enhance the life and looks of it. As the conditions of the environment vary from one place to another, maintenance required also differs.

You want to use soapy water to thoroughly clean the exposed surfaces, scrubbing gently with cloth that will not leave lint rinse remove the soapy residue, dry off and allow to air dry.

If the location of your patio furniture is nearby to a water source, such as a pool or fountain, it is advised that you wash with fresh water to prevent deterioration from the chlorinated water that can cause bleaching or deterioration.

Food spills on patio furniture can leave stains that are sometimes difficult to remove. Wash the stain completely, being careful not to let it absorb into the furniture.

If you have wooden furniture which is not sealed with varnish, it is recommended that you apply common salt on the affected area on the wood. Let the salt sit there for a while or until all the stain or grease is absorbed. You may also try rubbing the salt slowly and then wash off the stained area. If the stain is still visible try sanding off the area.

There are always certain marks on patio furniture which are difficult to remove and annoying as well. A good solution is to attend to them immediately rather than let them stay on your furniture and risk getting a permanent mark.

In order to clean the furniture cushions, first remove the covers then wash the cushions in a washing machine. If the stain are severe, pre-treat with warm water and a laundry detergent scrubbing gently to remove as much of the stain as possible before running through the washing machine. When not using your patio furniture, bring the cushions indoors This prevents them from getting dirty and keeps them from being exposed too long to the elements that over time will cause fading and deterioration.