subject: Cleaning Patio Furniture To Improve Your Home [print this page] Have you ever looked out onto your patio and noticed that your patio furniture is dirty? Ever think to yourself, "I should really clean it, it is starting to look gross?" Cleaning your patio furniture can be a very simple task, but many will feel like it is a chore. Here are some simple steps to cleaning your patio furniture.
Since patio furniture is very porous because of its finish, it can build up dirt and other particles in the holes. One simple way to get this out is to simply spray the furniture with a garden hose. The pressure from the hose will get the dirt stains out of the pores. After spraying it with a hose, now it is time to mix a mild detergent with a gallon of water. Once you mix this, scrub down the furniture, and then rinse it off.
Once the furniture is rinsed off, now it is time to brighten it up (only if its color is white). Simply place the furniture out in the sun, and the sun will naturally bleach it. If you want to make the cleaning an easier task next time, you can also wax the furniture with an automotive wax. You should also avoid bleach when cleaning as it wears away the plastic which it is most likely made of (resin plastic).
If the furniture still appears to be dirty, you may want to apply these steps a couple more times. It may also be better to just purchase new furniture as it is usually cheap because of the material (resin plastic is a very inexpensive material).
