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Maintenance of Your Outdoor Furniture
by Amy Nutt
Description: Tips for cleaning and maintaining outdoor furniture.
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There is nothing more appealing for your home that outdoor
furniture, even though exposure to the always-changing climate
may deteriorate it faster than any other furniture.
Whether you are the owner of outdoor furniture or a buyer
willing to get some items for your garden or yard, there are a
few rules that you must keep in mind to prolong both the useful
life of furniture and it'sappearance.
Outdoor furniture is usually expensive and hard to replace on a
yearly basis so make sure to give it proper cleaning and care
according to the instructions included by the manufacturer.
However, many people purchase second hand furniture that does
not always include a cleaning guide or in the best of the
cases, such direction are lost overtime. There is nothing to
worry about because cleaning and maintenance of outdoor
furniture is easy.
The first rule is keep the manufacturer's instructions in a
safe place, but if you have lost the information, keep in mind
that almost all outdoor furniture can be cleaned with soap and
water.
Aluminum furniture resists rust and water, but it needs
frequent washings to be kept in good shape. Heavy furniture and
some outdoor structures may require a pressure washer, although,
they should be used at the lower setting.
Hammocks should be taken down if your do not use them on a
daily or weekly basis and stored under a protected storage
area. Regardless of the material, hammocks are decolorized by
sunlight, shrink by continuous rains, and the fibers
deteriorate by other climate changes.
Wash them with detergent and water, rinsing well with cold
water and let it dry in the sun before placing the hammock back
in their frame. Furniture with fabric or acrylic cushions should
also be washed in same manner, periodically.
Umbrellas usually require some attention after being in storage
for a long time. Wash their covers and keep frame joints well
oiled. If you have one of those costly umbrellas with a
wooden-frame, a paste wax can help you for maintenance and
shine preservation.
If you have furniture made of plastic resin, a simple cleaning
routine will be enough since this material is extremely durable
and the only one that is weather resistant. Even though it is
weather resistant discoloration or yellowing may occur after
continuous sun exposure.
Clean your plastic resin furniture with a cloth or sponge
dipped in waster with a non-abrasive all purpose cleaner or
glass cleaner. If there is not much dirt or dust accumulated,
wiping gently is usually enough.
Finally, if you have outdoor-wooden furniture pay attention to
the coat, making sure it has an exterior-grade varnish that
supports weather and cleaners. Use soapy water for cleaning,
rinse with a wet cloth, and dry immediately, making sure to
store this furniture indoors during winter.
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