2020-11-20
Outdoor furniture is furniture that is placed in a garden or yard. When buying outdoor furniture, it’s important to select for a piece that is made from durable material. It needs to withstand exposure in outdoor environment. Otherwise, you will find the furniture will develop rust, get discolored, corrode or become pitted.
Besides getting patio furniture which made from excellent quality materials.You also need to maintain it regularly
Cleaning deck and outdoor furniture One of the first and most important steps necessary to keep outdoor furniture in good condition is regular washing. How often to wash outdoor furniture? it’s depends upon different materials. Such as,the amount of debris it has collected over time and how long it has been exposed to the sun.
Rosewood Washing If you have outdoor furniture made out of rosewood,teak wood. you will find that it tends to turn grey. This is due to constant exposure to the outside environment. This problem turns the furniture into a dull-looking object after some time. To remove this effect, you need to thoroughly wash it. You can sand off the surface lightly using 150-grit sandpaper so that it becomes smooth. Any sawdust on the furniture can be wiped off with a rag cloth, dampened in paint thinner.
Wicker Care If wicker furniture, you need to use a vacuum to pull out the dirt accumulated on the furniture. This needs to be followed by a thorough wash with warm and soapy water. Such maintenance needs to be done regularly.
Because wicker material can withstand most weather conditions, its surface can dry and fade away when exposed for long time.
Wrought Iron De-Rusting When you buy outdoor furniture made out of wrought-iron, you will find that it rusts over a period of time. The rust can be removed by rubbing the affected areas with steel wool. After this the cleaned area must be primed with a rust-resistant metal primer, followed by a finishing coat with a paint meant for metal surfaces.
General Cleaning Techniques Generally, most people like to maintain their outdoor furniture by pressure washing. This method has become quite popular, but a better option is to wash your furniture by hand. You can use some good soap and then carry out pressure washing to have the best effect.
Maintaining your outdoor furniture will ensure that it lasts for a long time and will keep it in good condition, in spite, of being constantly exposed to outdoor conditions.