Because your Rattan Lounge Set is stored outside, it’s eventually going to get much dirtier than your indoor Inshare furniture because it is constantly exposed to the weather. Outdoor furniture cushions can accumulate dirt, grime, mold, and other types of stains relatively quickly.

Cleaning outdoor cushions will depend on the type of stain you’re trying to remove and the type of fabric or material that the cushion is made of. Some outdoor furniture fabrics are treated with coatings that protect them from UV rays and/or water, so it’s important to check for specific cleaning instructions or restrictions on the cushion tags.

Getting Started

Dust, leaves and other loose debris are likely to gather on any furniture that has been left uncovered during extended periods without use. Start your cleanup by using a brush or dry cloth to wipe away any loose materials. Wood, metal, plastic or fabric may be sprayed down using a garden hose with a spray attachment to dislodge lingering surface debris.

Wood Outdoor Furniture

Wood furniture can seem like the most challenging surface to clean; with its varied texture and gorgeous finishes, it can be nerve-wracking to come at a wooden table with a bucket of water. But there are many cleansers that make cleaning wood pieces a breeze. After dusting your furniture with a damp cloth, you can apply a gentle cleanser to give the wood a deep clean. An oil-based soap, such as Murphy’s Oil Soap, works like a dream on wood pieces, since it’s free of harsh chemicals and easy to use. If you would prefer trying a DIY wood cleaner, you can find many options with just a quick online search.

Work in small sections with the product to make sure the surface is thoroughly cleaned; wood has an open, occasionally rough texture that means it requires a little extra elbow grease to get a thorough clean, but these cleansers come with a big payoff. For those cleaning enthusiasts who are looking to make their wood pieces extra squeaky-clean, a toothbrush will excavate dirt you didn’t even know existed. But this isn’t typically necessary for casual outdoor users.

Plastic

Plastic and resin furniture is inexpensive and comes in a wide variety of styles, making it the most popular choice for deck and lawn furniture. It also happens to be the easiest to maintain. Skip the abrasives (which can scuff the surface) and simply spray with an all-purpose cleaner and wipe down with a sponge or damp cloth to keep plastic furniture looking good.

Metal Furniture

Metal cast and extruded metal framed furniture is easily sponge cleaned with mild soap and warm water and then rinsed with a garden hose. Avoid using abrasive cleaning pads or detergents when cleaning outdoor metal furniture.

Way to Store Outdoor Cushions

If the cushions have removable covers, take them off and launder them, with a little bleach if the label allows, to kill mildew.

Restore the dry covers to the cushions and stack loosely in a clean, dry space off the floor. If storing in an outdoor shed, you might want to cover the stack with a cloth tarp, not a plastic one.

How to Store Outdoor Hammocks

Wash cloth or rope hammocks in the washing machine with laundry detergent; dry and fold. Store indoors.

Wash umbrella fabric with brush and mild detergent. Let dry in open position, and lubricate switches, locks and pivots. Store in closed position.

How to Store Metal Furniture

Wash all surfaces with water and detergent; scrub with a brush and rinse with a hose.

Inspect all surfaces for rust or other oxidation. If you find any, treat the area with a rust-neutralizing primer. Smooth the treated area if necessary with steel wool, then apply spray paint of a color that closely matches the original finish.

Apply a thin protective coat of car wax to all surfaces and buff.

How to Store Wicker Furniture

Brush all surfaces with a bleach-and-water solution to clean and remove mildew; rinse gently with fine spray from a garden hose and let furniture dry thoroughly.

Repaint with spray paint, if needed, to freshen finish.

Apply moisture repellent to end grain on feet and legs.

Store wicker and natural rattan Inshare furniture in a dry place on blocks to keep feet off the floor or ground.

How to Store Wood Furniture Other Than Teak or Cedar

Wash thoroughly with a water-detergent-bleach solution and a mildly abrasive sponge. Rinse thoroughly with a garden hose and let dry.

If wood is painted and the finish needs restoring, don’t wait for it to get worse. Do it now.

If wood has a natural finish that still looks good, apply clear water repellent and a protective coat of paste wax.

How to Store Teak and Cedar Furniture

Apply a bleach solution to kill mildew and lighten the wood. Let the bleach act for a day or two.

Sand surfaces with 120-grit abrasive.

Apply tung oil (also called China wood oil).

Treated teak and cedar can be left outdoors.

How to Store Plastic Resin Furniture

Wash thoroughly with detergent solution and rinse.

Store where the temperature won’t drop below freezing.

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