HG Garden Furniture Cleaner, Removes Most Stubborn Dirt from Garden Furniture, Universal for All Types of Seating, Chairs & Tables, Extremely Powerful & Fast Acting – 500 ml Spray (124050106)

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No matter the type of material your garden furniture is made of it needs to be cared for properly to ensure its longevity. A mistake that people often make is not paying attention to the cleaning instructions attached to their furniture.

Mix some washing-up liquid with warm water and use a sponge or clean cloth to dab and wipe down the furniture. This should get rid of the majority of mud and dirt before leaving it to dry naturally. Repeat if necessary. Once dry, you might notice a few harsher pieces of dirt. Feel free to repeat these steps as many times as necessary to get your furniture clean.’ Don’t use a pressure washer for cleaning wooden furniture - wooden garden furniture can be damaged by pressure washers stripping away some of the timber itself as well as the dirt. When cleaning your garden furniture, the mistake of not also cleaning the cushions can often be made. Your cushions will often be patterned or coloured so will easily hide how dirty it really is, making washing them regularly a priority. Most natural rattan furniture is sold for conservatory use so needs only basic (but regular) cleaning and care to preserve its natural strength and colour.Depending on how much rust is on your furniture, this may require some elbow grease. Once you’ve sanded everything off that you need to, either hose the furniture off again or wipe off any dust with a damp cloth. Although it may seem like an easy solution to banish all the dirt in one fell swoop, excessive force can harm the wood. It can cause cosmetic damage to the surface, affect the joints, and strip away the natural oils that preserve the timber. Considering these essential tips will help you maintain the charm and elegance of your wooden outdoor furniture for years to come.

When cleaning your garden furniture, you must pay attention to all areas, not just the obvious surfaces. Then just rinse with the hose (and if you do use a pressure washer, make sure its set as low as it will go) to remove any leftover soap or any dirt the brushing has missed. If you’re satisfied with allowing the the elements to ‘bleach’ your wooden garden furniture, then this is all you’ll need to do. Dip a scrubbing brush into the mixture and scrub the surface to loosen any dirt and grime. Wipe the teak down using a clean, Lint Free Cloth. Rust is generally a tough type of corrosion to clean from metal surfaces, and therefore must be treated with the right care so as not to damage your furniture,’ says Paul McFadyen from Metals4U. It’s not unusual for timber garden furniture, particularly items made of Teak, to weather to a silvery grey hue over time. At this point, you can let your furniture age gracefully or give it a complete refresh – either way, using the appropriate treatments is essential for its longevity.

How to clean wooden garden furniture

Before you start cleaning the wood, remove any loose dirt using a soft brush or vacuum, and make sure the wood is dry before doing so. If you can’t use a specialised wood cleaner, Rian Habergham, garden furniture expert at Leisure Bench advises using warm and soapy water.

To clean take a soft scrub brush, and then remove any dirt or debris from your furniture with a little washing up liquid and warm water. Make sure to scrub all parts of the furniture, including the top, bottom, sides and legs. Mix one part warm water, two parts white vinegar and three heaped tablespoons on bicarbonate of soda.Anti-Slip Coating provides a non-slip surface on highly smooth and polished interior and exterior flooring, even when wet. UV and... Often this does not become apparent until the wood has dried out and taken on the texture of shark skin.