Sunday, April 27, 2008

Time For Outdoor Furniture

I know summer is going to be here soon and I want to get the deck outside looking good.

Heather at The Inside Store-y has some tips on cleaning the furniture that you will lie on to get that suntan and sit on to chat or eat that BBQ:


5 piece teak set in Bali design by Faraway Furniture.

Cleaning Methods
It's as simple as soap and water. It's all you need for most outdoor furniture. You may want to ...pick up a power washer.
She covers cleaning
  • Acrylic Cushions
  • Resin Furniture - Resin furniture is easy to clean. Spray off dirt and grime and let dry. If there are scuff marks, use a gentle abrasive to remove. To remove mildew, follow the instructions above.
  • Wicker -You can use a hose or pressure washer.
  • Wrought Iron, Steel Frames & Aluminum -Use mild soap and water to clean.
  • Fabric
  • Umbrellas
  • Wooden Furniture
Faraway in About Teak has a lot on its website regarding teak care including this bit of advice:
The only maintenance we recommend for your teak furniture is occasional cleaning. This should be done with a mild soap (such as gentle hand cleaning soap) and warm water to preserve its natural elements.
There are some new ideas in outdoor furniture from The Modesto Bee, for example:
Chat tables are new this year, says Jan Booth of Patioworld in Fresno. These tabletops are higher than coffee tables but lower than dining tables. "It's high enough that you can put a cup there, but it's not like sitting at a dining table," she says.

Mesh on metal or wood pieces: Patio pieces that have mesh-type material over metal or wood frames also are popular.

"You can lay a towel on it or go without a towel, and you can lie on it. You don't stick to (the mesh), and it's very comfortable. You don't lie there and get sweat on your back and tush."
Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Pine Furniture said...

I like the shape of the table. It's nice!

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This chair is cute and suitable for out door. Enjoying your tea and sunshine by sitting on tis chair is a good idea.

You are good in chosing the furniture

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hope you like it too.

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outdoor swing said...

The paragraph you quoted about teak furniture maintenance amuses me
and what is more this not only holds good for teak.

Claude @ Discount Outdoor Furniture said...

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Patio Furniture said...

Great advice on cleaning your outdoor furniture. A lot of people can benefit from this post!

Brandon said...

Great Post! Some times we forget the cleaning Methods used for our outdoor furniture.

I will be forwarding my customers to this post for cleaning
Teak Furniture.

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I have seen a lot of people bring out the bleach when their patio furniture begins to grow mold or gets dirty. This is such a bad idea. Simple soap and water really is the best thing to clean your furniture. A little scrubbing and everything is clean and ready to go.

Michael said...

Other ways to clean teak furniture.

Teak cleaner will remove teak oils, food stains, the residue of varnish, and teak sealer. Any solid surface coating like varnish must be removed before using two-part cleaner. Never use a brass brush or a pressure washer to clean teak, these methods will scour the soft grain of the wood causing a rough and splintery surface. Never use steel wool to clean teak because it will produce rust spots in the wood. Brass wool is acceptable but a Scotch Brite Pad is the best tool to clean teak.

Once the gray pigmentation and stains are gone and the furniture piece is dry, sanding any roughness of the grain can make the outdoor furniture seem just like new again.

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The shape of the table compliments perfectly with the shapes of the chairs..we have something like this at home, only bigger..my mom would always want to keep then in the store house during winter and take it our during spring time. Since they’re big, we had to dismantle some parts..good thing there are furniture assembly services we can contact..our garden furniture still looks brand new even after 5 years!

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The shape of the table compliments perfectly with the shapes of the chairs..we have something like this at home, only bigger..my mom would always want to keep then in the store house during winter and take it our during spring time. Since they’re big, we had to dismantle some parts..good thing there are furniture assembly services we can contact..our garden furniture still looks brand new even after 5 years!

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This post is so beneficial who are looking for this type of outdoor antique furniture. Chairs are looking very comfortable and I like to know your ideas of cleaning methods.
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Anne said...

I prefer getting outdoor furniture that is durable especially when you are living in an area where it rains most of the time. You surely want to find a material that can easily be cleaned and will not get damaged by water. The guidelines above are very useful and it is also nice to add some beautiful cushions for comfort.