Get Your Patio Furniture Ready for Summer

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Get your Patio Furniture

Ready for Summer!

These lovely days are just begging for lounging on the patio, but is your patio furniture ready? If you haven’t given your patio furnishings its yearly deep clean, use these tips to get your patio ready for the season!

Plastic - Freshen plastic furnishings’ appearance by mixing dish soap, borax, and ½ cup peroxide into one gallon of water. Let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrub with a nylon brush before rinsing well. Test the mixture first to be sure the peroxide does not react negatively on the furniture.

Wood - Wood furniture requires special care. Make sure to oil the wood surfaces with a sealant or preservative that is appropriate to the material. After sealing, wipe bi-weekly with a cloth dampened with soapy water that has been mixed with a wood cleaner, then dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.

Metal - Clean metal outdoor furniture with soapy water and some elbow grease. If you notice any rust, remove with sandpaper to get a smooth, rust-free surface, then either repaint the entire piece with a metal rust prohibiting paint, or if you only need to cover the area that was rusty, you can coat the area with a metal varnish.

It is so important to maintain outdoor furniture so you can use it for many summers to come. Get in the habit of wiping down outdoor furniture after each use, removing any bird droppings or pollen that may gather and destroy the finish. When not using outdoor furniture, cover it with waterproof covers to protect it from the elements.

Don’t forget the breeze!

You know it will get toasty this summer! Enhance the pleasant climate of your patio by switching the patio’s standard light fixture with a ceiling fan! Contact SunWest Services at 435-773-6456 or services@swmlife.com