In the hot months of a year, people spend most of their time outside. That’s why you must add outdoor furniture in your garden. Again, for some it is quite hard to protect outdoor furniture. But, with proper knowledge and tips, one can easily protect outdoor furniture without much effort.
Things to do – If the best fabrics of outdoor cushions are removable, then you can wash the cushions. However, before washing the cushions, you must know that what instructions are given by the manufacturer for washing those. You must dry the pillows before using them. You have to search to for another way if the fabric is non removable.
Cleaning process – You can clean outdoor bench cushions or outdoor furniture and make them spotless by using a laundry detergent or soap. But, use a soft brush in the warm water to wash the cushions of your bench, outdoor furniture and patio and so on. However, you must not choose harmful chemicals to wash cushions. Scrubbing of the fabric must be done in a gentle way to remove dirt from it.
A tip – It’s quite better to rinse all the cushions at first and then wash it in a proper way. You can select a hose for diluting the chemicals. If you are unable to apply a hose, then you can choose the damp towel for rinsing the cushions.
Things to be kept in mind – Let the cushions dry for a few hours. You must not put wet cushions back in the fabric. If the cushions are not fully dried up, then the growth of mildew in it is possible.
Info – When the upholstery will become dry after cleaning, you must apply a fabric protector on it to save its colour from being discoloured. You will find fabric protector in those shops, from where you can get the cleaning supplies. Before buying the fabric protector, you must check the bottle in a proper way so that it will not damage the outdoor furniture very much. You can apply the protector on upholstery before starting the cleaning process of your outdoor furniture.
Think – If there is no shade on the top of your outdoor furniture, then the cushions can be blown away by the wind. So, it’s better to tie them on the outdoor furniture.
Ideas – You can clean your wooden furniture with a scrub brush. Put it in dishwasher detergent after soaking it with water. Use it to make your outdoor furniture spot free. Remove cushions before doing it. You can put a shade on the outdoor furniture if you want its longevity.