How to properly clean wooden patio furniture - Diving Daily

Although natural wood can take up to 100 years to decompose, treated wood furniture can degrade much faster. It is therefore important that you take care of your wooden furniture.

Of course, clean wooden furniture also looks better and is more comfortable to use than sun-bleached furniture with water stains.

There are some important tips and tricks for cleaning outdoor wooden furniture. Read on to find out what they are.

How often should garden furniture be cleaned?

Outdoor furniture cleaning tips should start with cleaning frequency. Different materials wear out at different rates under the force of the elements, so the timing of your cleaning may vary. Wrought iron patio furniture only needs cleaning once or twice a year (unless you live in a place with very bad weather), but wooden furniture needs more attention.

It's a good idea to clean wooden parts at least every two to three months, and to polish wooden furniture with oil just as often. If your wood furniture isn't sealed, consider cleaning and polishing it more frequently, up to once a month.

You can also consider purchasing a sealer to protect your wooden furniture for the long term.

The right materials for cleaning wooden furniture

The right cleaning products enhance the beauty of your garden furniture, especially when it comes to wooden furniture. Luckily, the best wood furniture cleaning products are simple. All you need is the following.

• water
• Mild soap, like dish soap
• soft brush, like those with plastic bristles
• sponge or cloth
• Towels to dry your furniture
• Wood oil treatment, such as linseed oil or walnut oil
• Optional: sandpaper, stain and sealer

With these materials you can keep your wooden furniture in good condition. Next, let's see how to clean wooden furniture in detail.

Cleaning wooden furniture outdoors: methods

This cleaning guide contains general tips and tricks, but specific stains and other issues may require different materials and techniques. However, for most cleanings, the process is very simple.

• Remove all fabric items from furniture, such as pillows or blankets, and wash as directed.
• Splash or pour water over furniture to loosen surface dirt
• Scrub your furniture with soapy water, a brush or a sponge. Pay special attention to difficult stains
• Rinse and dry the furniture well.
  • When the weather is nice, you can let the furniture dry in the sun and in the air.
• Sand and stain if you want to change the look of the wood.
• Apply the oil treatment generously and wipe off excess oil

To extend the life of your wood furniture, a finish can help repel water and resist sun damage. Follow the instructions for the sealer of your choice.

Once your furniture is clean, dry and treated, all you have to do is enjoy it!

Clean patio furniture is comfortable patio furniture

Some furniture might look more affordable with an aged patina, but wooden patio furniture will tarnish and lose all of its charm if not protected from the elements. Clean wooden furniture allows for a comfortable outdoor experience.

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