In addition to flowers and plants, the courtyard of modern residence has a relaxing function. Therefore, outdoor furniture becomes an indispensable equipment for courtyard design. But Outdoor furniture often needs more maintenance and cleaning than indoor furniture. Because outdoor environments are more unstable than indoor ones. Affected by ultraviolet light, rain and other natural environment, outdoor furniture is easy to age if not cleaned and maintained, and its service life will be very short. 

Regular cleaning is key to keeping outdoor furniture looking neat and tidy. As an outdoor furniture manufacturer with 15 years of experience, we recommend cleaning outdoor furniture at least four times a year: once in early summer and once in late summer, with two more times in between. The winter climate is rainy and humid, furniture should be moved back to indoor storage. In addition to the number and time of cleaning, we also need to use different cleaning methods according to the material of the furniture. There are many kinds of outdoor furniture materials, durable metal furniture, retro rattan furniture, classical wood furniture and affordable plastic furniture and so on, the material is different, the cleaning focus is also slightly different.

The following describes the cleaning essentials of these different materials. We hope you can effectively clean and maintain outdoor furniture.

Metal outdoor furniture

Metal outdoor furniture commonly used materials are aluminum alloy and various iron products. It is durable, easy to clean and maintain. But pay attention to the correct cleaning method to maintain the metal’s characteristic shine. Aluminum furniture is often used for outdoor benches, tables and chairs. Before cleaning, remove all chair cushions so that all aluminum frames can be cleaned. Daily cleaning, use a microfiber cloth or soft sponge brush with neutral detergent gently scrub stains, and then rinse with water.

Aluminum furniture is the most easily oxidized furniture. If oxidation is found, remove blemishes with a metal polish or a 1:1 ratio of white vinegar to water before cleaning. Avoid using alkaline cleaners, such as ammonia, as oxidation is more severe.

General iron furniture found rust or paint off, with fine sandpaper gently wipe rust stains, and then use gauze or microfiber cloth stained with industrial alcohol to wipe off the iron filings. Then apply rust – proof paint for protection

In short, all metal furniture is afraid of corrosion, so avoid the use of strong acid or strong alkali cleaning agents when cleaning, handling also to avoid collision scratch surface protective layer.

Rattan outdoor furniture

Rattan furniture is light and tough, fresh and breathable, outdoor rattan tables and chairs, there is a holiday style in an instant, is indispensable furniture at many outdoor courtyard Rattan outdoor furniture has a variety of natural and plastic materials. Natural materials such as rattan, rattan bark or bamboo can absorb moisture in rainy or humid environment, but the ability of ultraviolet resistance is very poor, often exposed to the sun or placed in high temperature environment is easy to fade or deformation. So, it’s best to get into the habit of putting it outdoors in a place with a roof for shade or moving it back indoors when not in use. Plastic rattan furniture such as PE rattan can moisture-proof, anti-aging, but also insect-proof, maintenance is relatively easy.

To keep outdoor rattan furniture beautiful as new, it is best to use nylon soft brush to brush away dirt and debris. It’s easy to judge the softness of a nylon brush. The softness of a toothbrush suitable for brushing your teeth is also safe for cleaning rattan furniture. Daily cleaning can be used to wipe the dust and dirt with a damp rag.

Wooden outdoor furniture

Woods such as teak, acacia and eucalyptus are hardy and easy to restore, making them popular materials for outdoor furniture. The best way to maintain outdoor furniture is to regularly wipe away dirt, debris and moisture. Cleaning method is to wipe dirty with wet cloth, do not use hard objects to scratch, so as not to damage the surface of the waterproof layer.

Encounter dirt, you can drop some neutral detergent and warm water on the rag, wring the rag to erase the dirt. Allow wood furniture to dry in the sun or with a dry cloth. Commercial wood furniture cleaners can also be used, but painted wood furniture is best diluted use, please refer to the manual use.

General outdoor wood furniture manufacturers have been pre-coated with paint with protective effect, but with the change of climate and use, furniture will inevitably be damp, dirty, the original furniture color may also become dark or mottled, in order to extend the service life, hardwood furniture can be considered to polish once a year, can use outdoor wooden furniture protective oil, scrub and daub according to the specified method, Regular maintenance is recommended every 3 to 6 months.

Wood furniture as far as possible to avoid direct sunlight and rain, so as not to fade or deformation furniture. If you don’t use it for a long time, it’s best to cover it with a plastic sheet.

Plastic outdoor furniture

As an outdoor furniture manufacturer with 15 years of experience in producing plastic folding tables and chairs. We have the most say in the cleaning and maintenance of plastic tables and chairs.

With the lack of log resources, there have been more and more imitation wood products, such as plastic wood, plastic wood and other plastic furniture, especially plastic furniture with a sense of design, coupled with cheap prices, soon by the public’s favor.

Plastic furniture is the easiest material to clean, simple cleaners will do. For colored plastic furniture, mix 1/4 cup vinegar with warm water. Wipe with a microfiber cloth dipped in cleaner. For stubborn stains, wipe with a clean rag dipped in white vinegar. You can also sprinkle baking soda on a wet sponge as a mild abrasive to remove stains, but be careful not to scratch the surface of the plastic.

Avoid abrasive cleaners such as chlorine bleach, which can damage the plastic.

Master the correct cleaning method, can get the maximum cleaning effect in the shortest time. It will also make your life more comfortable