You will want to get your patio furniture out when the weather is warm.The only problem is that it's dirty.There are many ways to get your patio furniture back to looking great.
Step 1: Soft woods can be scrubbed with ammonia and white vinegar solution.
Use a soft bristled scrub brush or soft fabric scouring pad to scrub a mixture made up of ammonia, white vinegar, and one quart of water onto cedar, pine, or redwood.Let the wood dry in the sun after rinsing with a garden hose.If you want to create your own solution, you can purchase wood cleaners at the store.
Step 2: The woods are hard to sand.
Patio furniture made of hard woods such as cherry and oak benefit from an annual sanding.If you want to remove scratches or old finishes, you should use a medium grit sandpaper and if you are just doing a lighter routine, use fine grit.You can use emery cloth or steel wool.
Step 3: It's time to put a fresh finish on the hard woods.
After you clean the furniture, wipe it down with a wet cloth.Then apply a fresh coat of protective finish.If you want to protect your furniture from UV rays, you could apply a quality exterior primer and then top it with an exterior latex or oil-based paint.
Step 4: A wax paste, soap, and water can be used.
You can start spraying your patio furniture with a garden hose.You can use a pressure washer to spray it.If the wicker is still dirty, use an oil-based soap or dish soap and rub with a sponge and cold water.To keep the wicker shiny and water resistant, apply a paste wax after it dries.
Step 5: There are products with specific features.
Follow the directions on the container to get the best results.To maintain the natural brown of new teak, apply a special product after cleaning.If you want to make your own cleaning solution, apply a mixture of a quarter cup laundry detergent, one gallon of water, and one quart of bleach.Let the mixture sit on the furniture for a while and then scrub it with a soft brush and rinse it off.
Step 6: For a basic cleaning, mix dish soap and warm water.
A mixture of 4 cup of clear dish soap and 1 gallon of warm water is needed to clean plastic furniture.Cold water doesn't cut through dirt as well and hot water can damage furniture.
Step 7: Oxygen bleach is a good way to get rid of gunk.
If the basic cleaning doesn't do the job, you can clean the furniture again with 14 cup of dish soap mixed with a gallon of water or 2 ounces of oxygen bleach.One cup of oxygen bleach for every gallon of water is what you'll get if you make a stronger mixture.
Step 8: It's a good idea to spray a solution on colored plastic to remove mold.
Combine 14 cup of white vinegar and one quart of water, put it in a spray bottle, spray, and leave it on for ten to twenty minutes before rinsing colored furniture with a hose and letting the sunshine dry it.streak marks on plastic furniture can be caused by vinaigrette.
Step 9: Baking soda can be used to get rid of stains.
Rub the stained areas of your patio furniture with a wet sponge.Baking soda will get rid of the stain without damaging it.Don't use abrasive cleaners.It is possible for abrasive cleaners to get rid of stains, but they will also scratch the plastic.
Step 10: Furniture can be preserved with an automotive wax paste.
Give the furniture a few minutes to dry and then wipe it off with a clean cloth after applying a coat of wax paste.
Step 11: The furniture is made of iron, steel, and aluminum.
You can clean your patio furniture by putting a squirt of dish soap in a bucket of water and using a scrub brush to scrub the surface.
Step 12: You can apply a coat of wax paste to furniture that is prone to rusting.
A lot of modern metal frames are rust-free, but for those that aren't, you'll need to take this extra step.Iron and steel can rust, but aluminum is non-ferrous.
Step 13: Sandpaper or steel wool can be rubbed on the rusty spots.
When you have metal patio furniture, it's likely to get damaged.The key is to eliminate it as soon as you notice it.Sandpaper and steel wool can be used to buff rust off of metal without damaging it.
Step 14: Oxidation can be treated with a metal polishing paste.
Oxidation, which is a chemical reaction between oxygen and another element, is what causes rust on metal patio furniture.The furniture should be treated with a metal polishing paste or white water solution.
Step 15: Cleanings keep your aluminum looking new.
Basic cleaning on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your patio furniture.The metal will retain its natural luster.
Step 16: A non-abrasive cleaner product can be used to treat scratches on aluminum.
If you use brushes or abrasive cleaners, they will scratch the metal.Use a soft, damp cloth to apply the non-abrasive product.
Step 17: It's a good idea to give extra protection to your wrought iron furniture.
If your patio furniture is looking a little dull or old, it might be a good idea to have it sandblasted or powder-coated to make it look better.
Step 18: Throw tennis balls in the dryer with your throw pillows.
You can wash patio pillows in a gentle cycle.The tennis balls will speed up the drying process.
Step 19: Remove and wash pillows that aren't machine-washable.
If the tag says that your patio pillows aren't machine washed, take the covers off and wash them in the washing machine twice a year.
Step 20: You should spot clean more than wash the item.
Every time there is a stain on a piece of furniture, you should wash all of the fabric.You can spot clean the problem area by soaking a sponge with soap and water.
Step 21: If you have a patio umbrella, you can remove it with a scrub brush and a solution of wine and water.
If you want to spray the umbrella with an equal mixture of water and water-based liquid, you need to brush off as much as you can with a scrub brush.Leave the umbrella alone for half an hour to let the mixture soak in and then scrub it to remove any mold and spray it down with a hose.The umbrella can't dry out in the sun.These steps are needed to regularly clean your patio umbrella.Once it is dry, add a fabric water repellant to your umbrella to protect it from water damage.