Getting Your Patio Furniture Ready for Spring

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For those locations that experience the harsh
winter season, they will know that cold and snowy
weather can take its toll on outdoor furniture.
It can seem like a chore to get your pieces back
in shape, but it really isnt as bad as it may
sound. Moving all the furniture including grills
and so on, then scrubbing and power washing the
patio area should be your first move. Now that
the area is clean, you can look at how to get the
actual furniture ready.
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Plastic sets The price is one of the main
reasons why many people prefer to get plastic
furniture for the outdoors. In addition, it is
also one of the least demanding types of
furniture when it comes to cleaning and
maintenance. For this type of outdoor furniture,
all you need to get is a bucket with warm water
mixed with baking soda and a soft sponge. Bear in
mind that plastic furniture is susceptible to
mold and mildew so be prepared to add a few caps
of bleach if necessary. This bleach mix work
especially well for white furniture, but if you
have other colors then it best to use white
vinegar instead of bleach.
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Metal sets As it relates to metal outdoor
furniture Sydney, the cleaning process is
relatively easy especially if the metal type is
wrought iron. Getting a bucket of warm water
mixed with a mild dishwashing solution is the
best way to move all those stains. Get a
semi-firm brush to scrub the crevices then rinse
clean with water. If the furniture has any signs
of rust you should treat these immediately before
the problem gets worse by using a fine grade
sandpaper and primer. Additionally, you ensure
that the furniture is wiped dry before you place
it in direct sunlight.
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Wooden sets Most wooden furniture is rather easy
to clean, even more so given that you have so
many cleaners made especially for wood. The
cleaning process doesnt involve much all you
need is a mild soap water solution and a soft
cloth. This will effectively get rid of stains
and dirt from your outdoor furniture Melbourne.
Be sure to shop around to get other specialized
cleaners to help clean and shine your wooden
pieces.
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Outdoor fabric sets Cushions and fabric covers
for outdoor furniture will get dirty over time
and this should be expected. This is more reason
why you should ensure that they are cleaned on a
regular basis. Giving them a mild wash in the
machine with an all-natural cleaning agent can
give you great results. Another point is to make
sure that these covers are dry or it can cause
the softer material to contract mold and mildew.
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