In this article I will show you how to take care of and clean an array of patio furniture, whether it be resin, natural wood or iron. The first step is to find cleaning solutions that aren’t too strong to either rust, peel or scratch your furniture. Usually the most difficult to clean is iron followed by wood then resin. Iron because it rusts in the weather and if not cleaned immediately can destroy it. Wood Furniture peels in the hot sun and can be scratched and weathered down. Resin is the most easiest piece of furniture to clean because it doesn’t generally decrease in appearance because of weather and can withstand most things. To clean the resin, you will most likely need only some warm water, a sponge and some baking soda.

First you fill a bucket or large bowl with warm water and put the sponge in so it can soak up a bit of water. Have the baking soda in a smaller bowl nearby and squeeze some water out of the sponge before dipping it into the baking soda. Rub the mixture on the affected areas until any blemishes have been relinquished then rinse and repeat to clean the rest of the piece. First of to clean the wood you will need rubber gloves because you will be handling chemicals. The next items you will need are a small soft bristled brush, some water and a wood cleaner or wood wash. When working with wood cleaning chemicals(or any) remember to follow the manufacturer’s directions for the safest conditions possible. Apply how much cleaner it says on the bottle then scrub the wood with the brush. Rinse off the cleaner with water then allow it to air dry.

Finally to clean your iron pieces of furniture make sure you are in a ventilated area or outside. You will need(if rusted) sandpaper, spray paint, primer, a rag and some protective eye wear. First, get yourself a clean spot to start sanding the rusted parts until they’re gone then wipe flecks off with the rag. Apply the primer to the area you just sanded then allow to dry completely. After that spray on the paint then allow to dry as long as the time states on the can. If your metal piece is not rusted just rub lightly with a damp cloth so as not to smudge or scratch it.