{"id":3107,"date":"2022-03-02T15:40:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T15:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/?p=3107"},"modified":"2023-09-27T11:41:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T10:41:34","slug":"how-to-clean-garden-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-garden-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean Garden Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creating a garden that you love spending time in is essential for your wellbeing – there is nothing better than being able to drink your morning coffee in the fresh air in summer. Having said that, most people choose their garden furniture by what they can afford and what kind of style they like, rather than thinking about the ease of maintaining the pieces over time. Your garden furniture will always last longer if you spend time properly caring for it, and you invest in the right products to help you. Now that winter is coming to an end, it\u2019s the perfect opportunity to spend some time getting your garden in shape ahead of summer barbecues. There are multiple methods of cleaning garden furniture, and how you clean it will depend on what it\u2019s made of and how dirty it is. So, if you\u2019re wondering how to clean garden furniture, keep reading for some of the best tips.<\/p>\n

How To Clean Garden Furniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can do some things to clean all types of garden furniture. These methods won\u2019t be as effective as cleaning your furniture with material-specific products or routines. However, they are still great options if you want a process that will work for every piece of your garden furniture.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a quick way to clean your garden furniture with what you have in the house, then dish soap and warm water is a great place to start.<\/p>\n

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  1. Mix hot water and dish soap in a bowl. Make sure the water isn\u2019t too hot if you\u2019re washing wooden furniture. Use around 50ml per litre of water<\/li>\n
  2. Take a dish sponge with a rough and smooth side<\/li>\n
  3. Wet the sponge and use this to wash the furniture. Use the rougher side for really stuck on dirt.<\/li>\n
  4. Use an old toothbrush to get to dirt that is hard to reach.<\/li>\n
  5. Wash out the sponge and wipe the furniture with clean water to remove the soap<\/li>\n
  6. If your garden furniture has glass or a smooth surface, then you should take extra care to dry it with a cloth to avoid any streaks showing once it has dried.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Wood Garden Furniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    Cleaning wooden garden furniture isn\u2019t tricky, and it doesn\u2019t have to be complicated, but there are a few things to think about to get the best out of your pieces and ensure that you don\u2019t do any damage while you\u2019re cleaning them. Of course, the amount of effort that you need to go to depends on how your garden furniture has fared over winter. If it\u2019s just the case of removing mildew spots and freshening it up, then your job will be much quicker than if you need to remove stains and areas of damage.<\/p>\n

    If your furniture has any snags, splinters or stains, then you will need to sand it down to get your furniture back to a useable state. Start by using a small bristled brush, like a toothbrush, to brush away spots of dirt or mildew buildup. Once you\u2019ve got the big lumps of dirt and plant life off of the garden furniture, take some sandpaper and lightly sand the surface – pay close attention to any spots with stains or splinters. After this, mix whatever detergent you\u2019re using with some water and wipe over all of the furniture. Finally, rinse it off with a hose or a clean sponge and a bucket of water. If you\u2019ve sanded your furniture, then it\u2019s important to seal it once it\u2019s dry.<\/p>\n

    What You Will Need:<\/strong><\/h3>\n