Though current weather conditions don’t exactly encourage thoughts of spending time outdoors, keep in mind that while you are inside staying dry, your patio furniture is outside braving the storms.


Taking small steps to properly maintain your outdoor furniture will help prolong its life and enable you to enjoy it year after year. Officials at Hampton Bay, a line of furniture from Home Depot, offer tips on cleaning, protecting and maintaining:

Keep it simple. For minimum maintenance, choose furniture made of easy-to-clean materials. Wrought iron and aluminum are good choices.