Patio Furniture Dallas TX: How To Care For Your Outdoor Furniture

Even if you’ve covered your patio furniture Dallas TX to get it ready for winter, there’s a good chance that gusting rain and slush are going to leave it at least partially covered with dirt and grime. And if you didn’t have a chance to clean the summer dirt off of it before you covered it, your Dallas patio furniture is going to be less than inviting when your first spring barbecue rolls around.  That means that your first chore in March or April is going to be cleaning your outdoor furniture.  Take heart, because no matter how bad it looks and no matter what kind of furniture you have -- plastic, wood, metal or something else -- there’s a cleaning solution.

 Cleaning Plastic Patio Furniture Dallas TX

Plastic furniture is inexpensive and easy to maintain.  You can try spraying it with a high-pressure nozzle on your hos,e or you can just use a mild soap or spray cleaner to remove surface dirt.  For serious defects, you can try coating it with spray paint designed for use on plastics or you can simply replace it.  Replacement is the best option if your plastic patio furniture Dallas TX has seen many blistering Texas summers; the sun can damage the plastic, making it hazardous to use.

Cleaning Wood Patio Furniture Dallas TX

Outdoor living furniture Dallas TX (including wicker furniture) made from woods like teak, oak or fir generally doesn’t require much cleaning except for a wipe-down with a weak cleaning solution.  Wood furniture should never be cleaned with a power washer, as this can damage the surface of the wood.  For unfinished wood furniture that has developed a patina of silver or gray, a light sanding with 150-grit sandpaper can remove any fuzzy grain or large fibers that can cause splinters.  For oil-finished wood furniture, sand the same way and apply a light coat of whichever oil the manufacturer recommends.

Cleaning Metal Patio Furniture

Wrought iron and stainless steel furniture is extremely durable and likely doesn’t require anything more than cleaning with a sponge and a solution of one-quarter cup of mild dish soap in a gallon of warm water to look great.  If your metal furniture is rusted, you should use steel wool to remove the rust and, if your furniture came with a painted surface, you should repaint to protect the areas you’ve abraded.

Cleaning Fabric Patio Furniture

If you have fabric cushion covers or hammocks that can’t be washed in your washing machine, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for recommended cleaning.  If you don’t have the instructions, err on the side of caution and use a mild solution of dish soap in water to scrub away stains.  Once you’ve cleaned your fabrics, consider spraying them with a fabric protectant to reduce the chances of stains in the future.

For mold problems on your furniture, make sure the furniture is completely dry, then scrub it with a brush to remove as much mold as possible.  Once you’re done, rinse it with a hose and then use the same hard brush along with full-strength white vinegar to remove any mold or mildew that didn’t come off in the dry scrubbing.

If no amount of cleaning restores your patio furniture Dallas TX to its former glory, consider replacing it with outdoor furniture from Jacksons Home & Garden.  At Jackson’s Home & Garden patio furniture store Dallas TX, we have a great selection of furniture for you to choose from.  Visit us online at www.jacksonshg.com, or call us at (469) 789-5440.