Patio Chair Clean Up The Easy Way

Patio chairs are perhaps the most used pieces in your patio furniture collection. Taking care of your patio furniture will help it last and last. Factors such as wind, rain and mildew take their toll on outdoor furniture. Here's how to spruce up your patio chairs to keep it at its best.

Have a bucket and water on hand with cleaning products and cleaning rags. Get a broom or pressure washer too. Now let’s get to work.

1. A good sweeping goes a long way. This is the easiest way to keep your patio furniture clean and should be done regularly. Cobwebs, bugs, bird droppings collect quickly! No one wants to sit or eat on something that hasn’t been swept. Start by picking up stray leaves and sweeping up dirt from around your outdoor furniture.

2. Spruce it up quick. This will make the patio furniture look more appealing. Wipe down outdoor furniture with an all purpose cleaner, which easily cleans off tough grease and grime without leaving a smeary residue. Choose the wrong cleaner and you could ruin clothing and paint or finishes. Be sure it will not leave a residue by reading the label and then testing the product on a small inconspicuous area.

3. Don’t forget the windows because lighting is important. You don’t always need new lighting. You can easily use the lighting from your home. Ambient indoor light casts a romantic evening glow on your patio, so keep your windowpanes grime-free with a cleaner specifically for windows. Some cleansers even have a special package that attaches to your garden hose—making outdoor cleaning, especially second-story windows, a cinch. It's also perfect for patio furniture, play sets and more!

4. Clean everything. This could include your grill to your patio chairs and tables to your planters and accent pieces. You can clean things in stages but remember that it will be bad to have a lovely grill and ugly table to eat on or chairs to sit on.

Taking a few simple steps will help you enjoy your outdoor furniture for years to come.