Keep your outdoor furniture in tip-top figure this season with these helpful hints:

Plastic - One of the mainly tough and maintenance-free choices for outdoor furniture, plastic patio furniture just needs frequently cleanings with a mild detergent.

Aluminum - The aluminum frame (arms, legs and exposed metal) must be polished with a light, non-compound car wax. Clean the straps with a mild detergent every three weeks to defend the chair from damage caused by suntan oil and perspiration.
Outdoor wicker is alike to plastic in that it’s easy to clean. However, because the wicker surface of woven provides so many crevices for dirt and debris to become entrenched in, you must periodic wash it with the backyard hose and a mild detergent.

Teak furniture - When left bare and un-sanded, teak would fade to a natural silver-gray color. To preserve its original finish and golden-brown color, smooth your teak furniture frequently following manufacturer’s instructions. Teak furniture must be moved indoors or enclosed when not in use.

Chair Cushions - Follow manufacturer’s instructions or even use a mild detergent. Be sure cushions are totally dry before storing for winter, and store them in dry place. Some manufacturers advocate “deep cleaning” cushions at the end of the summer with an answer of 1 cup liquid chlorine bleach and 1 cup powdered laundry detergent to 3 gallons warm water. Flush cushions with key on paved driveway or patio, and let soak for 20 minutes so bleach could destroy any mildew inside.