GENERAL CARE TIPS FOR GARDEN FURNITURE
From our award-winning rattan, resin, rope and aluminum collections to our outdoor fabrics, discover how to care for your favorite garden furniture set using our helpful tips.
Wicker and Rattan Synthetic Garden Furniture types can be cleaned in much the same way using warm soapy water and leaving to dry thoroughly. To prevent fading and sun bleaching if left uncovered for years, especially if positioned in a strong sunspot, cover when not in use.
Outdoor fabric upholstery furniture requires very little maintenance. During a downpour, position sofa cushions properly to allow proper drainage – the back cushion should be nested behind the seat cushion with the cushion vent on the sofa. Please note that although the cushions on each sofa, bench are completely waterproof, the fabric on the frames is water-resistant so should be covered for extra protection. To clean, simply hand wash your sofa or footstool using lukewarm water with a mild liquid soap. Nail polish is one of the few stains that cannot be removed. And don’t try to remove it with nail polish remover as this will further damage the fabric of your cushions.
For light marking, wipe the rope or metal clean using warm soapy water.
To give your furniture a particularly powerful clean, jet wash from a distance on a low setting then leave to dry. Make sure to keep a good distance to not affect the rope fibers.
For general maintenance, clean the aluminum using a cloth and warm soapy water then dry with a soft, non-scratch cloth.
Our teak furniture can be cleaned with careful use of a jet wash on a low setting at a distance. Leave to dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours, then run your hands gently over the wood and rub down any raised patches with a low grit sandpaper. At this stage, you may choose to apply Waterbased Treatment onto the newly cleaned timber or leave it to turn a natural silver, gray color. Any application used will not affect the lifespan of the furniture, it is simply a beautifying finish.
