How to Clean Your Patio Furniture
Keeping patios and decks, and all of their assorted decorations, clean can be a challenge. Have you ever tried to clean a glass tabletop? It’s an exercise in seeming futility.
You wipe it, it dries, and streaks appear. You wipe it again, it dries and the dirty streaks multiply.
The same types of challenges arise with other outdoor pieces – you’re battling Mother Nature here, after all!
Here are the dirty little secrets to mastering the art of cleaning patio furniture:
Cushions. Most cushions have synthetic covers and polyester fill and are designed to withstand the elements. Hose down cushions whenever they start looking dusty or dirty. Turn them often for even wear and sun exposure. Avoid getting sunscreen on them; if you (or the kids) do, rinse it – and any other spills – off immediately.
To deep-clean, use a spray enzyme cleaner (see cleaning products: defined for more info on cleaner types) on stubborn spots. Set the cushions on their ends in the sun until completely dry.
