Restore your Chaise Lounge and Patio Chairs with these Easy Tips

 If you are the proud owner of patio furniture or chaise lounge sets, you should be well aware of how to take care of it. It would be a good idea to invest in chaise lounge covers as well, but here are those tips:

Before you start on your task you are going to need some rubber gloves, a wire brush and a scouring pad.

For Aluminum Furniture:

-       Put your gloves on and scrub the furniture with the wire brush to loosen up any rust, if present.  Use the scouring pad on the furniture.
-       Take out the scouring pad and throw some aluminum brightener or kerosene on it and start scrubbing hard to loosen up any dirt or rust.
-       Dry the furniture off.
-       Wax.

Fabric Furniture:

-       Your chaise lounge should be ready to go at this point. Have a bucket of water and detergent ready. The solution shouldn’t be too strong.
-       Make sure that you vacuum the lounge first.
-       Take a cloth or brush and make it wet by dipping it into the soapy water.
-       Start cleaning your chaise lounge.
-       Now rinse it off with a clean, wet cloth and air dry the lounge.

Whitening Furniture

-       Set up a bleach mix by making 1 gallon water, ¾ cup of bleach and 1 tablespoon of detergent into a bucket.
-       Put on your gloves and start applying the mixture.
-       Let it sit for about 10 minutes and then rinse.

Plastic Furniture

-       Wash furniture off using detergent and water. A simple light mix will do.
-       Scrub the furniture down with a firm bristled brush using the soapy water.
-       Rinse off and let it dry outdoors.

Why Choose Metal Patio Furniture

Considering buying patio furniture? Don’t discount metal! Not only is this material versatile but it is also durable, particularly when compared to leaving wood or plastic out in the elements. While patio furniture covers can increase the life span of any type of patio furniture, with metal, you get the unique combination of strength and portability in one package. Aluminum, in particular, is both durable and light enough to only need one person to rearrange the furniture.

Nothing compares to metal when it comes to holding up against the elements. No matter whether it’s wrought iron or aluminum, metal patio furniture is among the most durable of all accessories you can purchase for your home. Metal frames are also corrosion proof, so cleaning is easy. All you need to do is hose the furniture off and cover to protect it from additional dirt.

While steel and wrought iron options are not as light as aluminum, they do provide incredible durability. And don’t worry about color – even painted black metal can be spruced up with extremely colorful cushions and coverings. Whatever your taste, add a bit of accented hue to the backyard area with an array of color choices. There is no limit to the creative horizons.

Any garden can become a showplace with the addition of chairs, tables, umbrellas, fire pits, or just plain benches. The reasonable prices and wide availability of attractive metal garden furniture makes it a perfect choice for homeowners who value aesthetics and budget. And with patio furniture covers, you can protect your investment for years to come.