Outdoor Furniture Maintenance
After the overall design of the garden is completed, it is natural to equip it with corresponding furniture. There is a wide range of outdoor furniture to choose from on the market.The right outdoor furniture, not only can it beautify the environment and highlight the style, it can also make people feel more experienced when enjoying the beautiful scenery of the garden.
Whether it is a courtyard or a garden, it is an area of our daily life. Since it is a living area, outdoor furniture full of life is naturally indispensable, but the maintenance of outdoor furniture is a big problem. How to maintain outdoor furniture? This article has compiled some key points for you.
To talk about outdoor furniture maintenance, let’s begin with materials of furniture.
Wooden furniture
The wooden furniture materials in garden furniture are generally anti-corrosion wood treated with special processes, so their waterproof ability, sun protection, anti-corrosion and other properties are far better than indoor furniture. The product is not easy to change color after processing, and is anti-mold, insect-proof and anti-corrosion, so it is the first choice for most people.
For wooden furniture maintenance, you should pay attention to:
1. The disadvantage of wooden furniture is that over time, the furniture will be affected by the environmental climate. High temperatures will make the furniture easy to crack, so it is best to use this type of furniture in a dry and ventilated environment to avoid direct sunlight.
2.The humid climate will cause the furniture to become infested with insects, mold, and bacteria. It needs to be cleaned from time to time, so proper care is necessary. When cleaning, you can wipe it clean with clean water or salt water. After it is air-dried, apply a layer of varnish appropriately for protection.
3.During daily use, try not to keep wooden furniture in a state of moisture, especially when it rains, it must be put away. When wiping wooden furniture, it is best to wring out the water in the rag so that the wooden furniture dries faster.
4.If you are going to be out for a long time and will not use it for a long time, it is best to cover the wooden furniture with a furniture cover, so that the service life of the wooden furniture will be long.
Giantex Wooden Picnic Table Set with Wood Bench
Rattan furniture
The biggest feature of rattan furniture is that it is simple and elegant, stylish and beautiful, well maintained, and lasts longer, making rattan furniture the icing on the cake for the courtyard.
Rattan furniture is used frequently and is easily damaged, so rattan furniture is particularly needed maintenance.
1. When cleaning, you can use a soft brush, rag or vacuum cleaner to clean. Avoid collisions and scratches with hard objects on the tip of the knife, and keep away from heat sources. High temperatures will cause the rattan to soften and deform.
2.During the maintenance process, avoid exposing the rattan to the outside at the joints of rattan furniture. Exposed joints will cause the rattan furniture to deform and twist.
3.The longer the rattan furniture is used, the brighter it will be. When the surface is covered with dust, we only need to wipe it gently with a feather duster. For stubborn stains, try not to use household detergents when cleaning, as detergents can corrode the rattan.
Giantex 4 Pc Rattan Patio Furniture Set
Steel furniture
Nowadays, an increasing number of people like to choose steel furniture, and steel furniture products have become the mainstream of furniture selection. Because of its characteristics, it can create a variety of unique styles of furniture. The colors are bright and fashionable, and the metal texture is modern and more adaptable to trends. Compared with traditional furniture, it is lightweight, durable, fireproof and waterproof. It is easy to take care of without worrying about insects, mold and other problems, saving time and effort.
To maintain steel furniture, you can
1. It is easily corroded by acid and alkali liquids. Because of its own characteristics, it is prone to chemical reactions, so care should be taken to avoid leakage of chemical liquids to avoid damage.
2.The shape is easy to be damaged. Steel products are favored because of their changeable shapes, mainly because the material is easy to design and manufacture. At the same time, you need to be aware that daily bumps will cause damage to the furniture. This type of furniture also requires a dry and ventilated environment. Avoiding sunlight will increase the service life of the product.
Giantex 50" Patio Garden Bench
Stainless Steel furniture
Stainless steel is steel that is resistant to corrosion by weakly corrosive media such as air, steam, and water and chemically corrosive media such as acids, alkalis, and salts.
For daily cleaning, you can rinse the surface with clean water and then wipe it clean with a soft cloth. To remove rust stains, lightly sand with fine sandpaper and then wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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