Patio furniture
is a very effective way to give any patio area a look of luxury and
relaxation. Furniture pieces for this
part of the house are required to be durable, functional, and yet elegant, to
give the space an air of comfort and relaxation. But with these characteristics, an owner
should also know that pieces like these do not really come at an affordable
price. This kind of furniture should be
considered as investments, as they can really serve well for as long as they
are handled and taken cared of properly.
So, how does an owner take proper care of these luxurious furniture
pieces?
Furniture like
this should be washed at least once every month with mild detergent and water
solution. Clear water must be used in
rinsing the soap off and the furniture must be dried thoroughly. They must not
be left soak in the soap solution and not left to dry as well. If there are metal frames in some of the
pieces, these parts must be cleaned with an application of colorless automobile
wax. With this, the metal will be
protected from the elements. This
maintenance can be performed once every three months if they are in a place
with low pollution levels. Otherwise, placing patio furniture covers over the
pieces during daytime or when the patio is not in use would be ideal, so that
dust and dirt would not be given the chance to stick and accumulate in their
surfaces.
Some patio
furniture can also be made out of woven material. This material makes the furniture durable and
weatherproof. Most elements that may
dirty these pieces are soil and other stains people who use them may leave in
them. A mild solution of water and
detergent can be used to clean these.
This furniture must be dried thoroughly. These pieces may also be dirtied by
mildew. If this or other heavy stains
are present in the furniture, a commercial grade cleaner made especially for
outdoor furniture should be used.
Owners should
also beware of what kind of climate they will subject the furniture to. Teak and woven patio furniture is ideal for
tropical climates, while heavy wooden furniture would be more ideal for patios
in homes standing in areas with temperate weather. It is essential though for furniture to be
cleaned and maintained regularly and not just be left to wear and tear, as this
condition shows and will really make the furniture look unkempt.
Now, if home
owners do not have the time or fear that they may damage the furniture pieces
if they clean with improperly or using harsh materials, they can always hire
expert cleaners to have the pieces maintained on their behalf. Otherwise,
practical homeowners can count on patio furniture covers to protect these
pieces from the elements, without having to worry if cleaning these pieces
would harm them. These covers may be used when the patio is too hot in the
summers or too cold in the winters.
