After a few seasons of exposure to the elements, your outdoor furnishings may start showing their age. Most outdoor fabrics and finishes are tough enough to stand up to the wear and tear of many sunny days and stormy nights, but regular maintenance can go a long way toward extending their lifespan. Here are some quick tips on how to protect your Outdoor Rattan Set .
Plastic Furniture
One of the easiest types of outdoor furniture to clean is plastic Inshare furniture. Plastic outdoor furniture can be cleaned relatively easily with a few ordinary household products.
In a plastic bucket, mix a solution of 1/4 cup liquid dish soap and 1 gallon of warm water.
Use a large sponge to thoroughly wipe down the furniture with the soap mixture.
Use a stiff brush to clean cracks and crevices.
Allow the soapy water to remain on the furniture for 10 to 15 minutes.
Rinse well with a garden hose.
If the furniture is heavily soiled or stained, use the following procedure:
Wearing eye protection and vinyl gloves, mix a solution of 3/4 cup soda ash (sodium carbonate) and 1 gallon of warm water.
Apply the solution to the furniture with a rag or sponge, covering generously.
Use a stiff brush to clean cracks and crevices.
Allow the solution to sit for 15-30 minutes.
Rinse well with a garden hose.
Wood
If furniture is really grubby, use a scrub brush or scrub pad during the basic cleaning. If furniture is made of cedar or other soft wood, scrub only in the direction of the wood grain. Teak is hard enough that the scrub pattern doesn’t really matter, Ray says.
If basic cleaning isn’t enough, on soft wood such as cedar you can go with a second cleaning using dishwasher detergent or oxygen bleach, as with plastic furniture. Once the wood dries, if the surface is very rough, sand down the ridges with medium-grit sandpaper or a sanding sponge, going in the direction of the wood grain.
If you have cedar furniture or pieces made from another soft wood, a stain that blocks ultraviolet rays from the sun can be helpful, because UV rays break down wood fibers. Paint blocks UV, too, but it has the downside of being likely to peel on horizontal surfaces (think seats and tabletops) if the furniture is frequently left out in the rain. In that case, a stain is better because it won’t peel.
Wicker Wonder
Traditional wicker furniture brings a certain rustic patina to an outdoor outdoor, but it takes some effort to extend its life – and the first step is to rid any built-up grime. Pick up a mild oil-based soap, mix the recommended amount with warm water, dip your cleaning towel and gently wipe down the wicker strands. To maintain this new clean, hose down the pieces every few weeks to blast out any debris that could’ve fallen back between the cracks.
Fabric
Outdoor cushions are usually made of synthetic material and treated so they resist fading and mildew. As a result, they’re typically pretty durable and stand up to being scrubbed clean. If your cushions have removable covers, remove the pillow forms before you start working on the fabric itself.
“For standard outdoor cushions, I like to prepare my own cleaning solution,” says Brian Rhodes, of Daniel’s Lawn Service in Orlando, Florida. “In a spray bottle, mix 1 teaspoon of dish detergent, 1 quart of warm water, and 1 teaspoon of Borax. Spray down the cushions and let them sit for 15 minutes.”
Theodore Beasley, a professional landscaper at Landscaping London in Britain, echoes that advice. He suggests using a garden hose to rinse off the solution after 15 minutes are up. Hosing down the fabric will also remove any traces of dirt or debris still clinging there. Let the fabric dry in the sun.
“Finish by spraying with a fabric protector,” Beasley says. If your cushion covers are removable, he says you can even try ironing them using a low setting.
Check the manufacturer’s instructions before cleaning fabric furniture and accessories. Outdoor cushions aren’t all made of the same fabric and therefore can’t all be washed the same way.
“Canvas can usually be machine washed, but if it cannot be removed, a mild soap and a scrub brush works wonders,” said Rhodes. And table umbrellas, which bear a lot of the brunt of the wind and sun, should also be cleaned, according to instructions on the label.
These are just a few simple steps in caring for your Leisure Chair . If followed correctly, these can help you to protect your rattan and ensure that it stays in great shape for a long time, you can click https://www.insharefurniture.com/ to learn more, Insharefurniture is an ideal choice for your garden, home and office.
