Patio Barn - Cleaning Patio Furniture

                                

Patio Barn

Amherst, NH

 

 

Patio Furniture Cleaning

 

It’s May!  Finally time to break out the patio furniture!  Of course having stored all of your furniture, it probably could stand a good cleaning.  Here’s a solution and method for cleaning your plastic pieces.

 

You’ll need:

1 gallon warm water
3 Tsp. automatic dishwashing detergent
a sponge with scrubber
a 1 gallon bucket

1.     Place 1 gallon warm water in a bucket and add 3 teaspoons of automatic dishwasher detergent.

2. Wash down the furniture with this solution.

 
3. Let the solution set on the furniture for approximately 15 minutes

4. Rinse and dry. Note: Clean colored furniture with an all-purpose cleaner and water. Make sure you rinse it well because sunlight and weather will speed up the fading process.

Cleaning Wicker

Unless you live in extreme climates, your wicker patio furniture does not require much care and cleaning.  It’s also quite hardy, so it can be left outside for long periods of time without fear of deterioration.  Wicker patio furniture is easy to care for, but you may need to brush it every now and then to keep it dust free. Dust or other organic material can collect in the crevices of the weave and cause mildew and decay.

·        If your wicker furniture becomes dirty, you may want to vacuum it.

·        If vacuuming is not enough, use a sponge with mild detergent and warm water to remove soil. Rinse and allow to dry completely before you use the wicker furniture again.

·        Hosing off the furniture can work too, but don't use very high pressure. After hosing off, make sure to inspect the weave to see that the pressure from water has not moved it from its place. If needed use your fingers to set it right again.

·        Never use a foam cleaner, as the foam could lodge into the areas between the woven strands and collect there, ultimately causing damage.

·        Never use damp wicker furniture, as you could cause it to sag.

Make sure you check out the patio furniture and fire pit selections available at Patio Barn in Amherst, NH at 603.673.2716 for great price and variety, or check out the website at http://www.patiobarn.net.