Extend the Lifespan of Your Garden Furniture and Accessories
Whether you have just redone your garden décor with brand new furniture or adorned it with some new elements you found at the garden furniture sale, you want to make sure that your investment does not fail you and that it maintains itself for years to come.
Teak, cane and rattan furniture are among the popular materials used in garden furniture. Not only are they cost-effective but they can also be very durable with minimal amount of care. You can easily maintain your furniture pieces and other garden accessories such as your weber bbq grills and artistic lampshades by following these simple tips:
1. Regularly dust your teak or rattan furniture with the help of a soft cloth. Avoid using material such as paint thinners or abrasive creams while cleaning cane or wicker furniture
2. You can also use a damp cloth with a mild cleaning agent on your furniture, weber bbq grill or garden parasols. Make sure to dry out the furniture and accessories in the sun to avoid over saturation of certain materials.
3. Get rid of mould and mildew by cleaning the affected areas on the material with a strong bleach and soapy water.
4. To be able to affectively get rid of dust in areas that is difficult to clean or reach such as furniture crevices, use a vacuum cleaner with a dry brush.
5. To be able to minimize abrasion on your cane or rattan furniture or expensive equipment such as your weber bbq grill, try lifting the furniture as against dragging them around.
In addition to this, take the necessary measures to protect your furniture in all seasons. Cover it up while you store it indoors during the winters; install pads or rubber stoppers on the furniture feet to protect them; and maintain all the parts of your barbeque grill to be able to ensure good performance. Eventually well-maintained garden furniture and equipment will allow you to enjoy your investment for a much longer period.