Don’t be sad if start from now you have to do your activities indoors because winter has started. You also have to move all the furniture that you take out during the summer, into your home. How sad to move indoors after enjoying outdoor furniture all summer. Now you have to let the terrace and the outside of your house back to normal. Although most patio and lawn products are made to stay outside during the winter, some precautions may still be needed for harsher weather conditions.

From now on, in the cooler months, you may spend less time outside and therefore less time making use of your outdoor furniture. If you live in a cold climate or are wet in winter, you need to take steps to ensure that your patio furniture is well protected from the elements. What should you do for your outdoor furniture? Check out the following reviews:

Cleaning
Ensuring that your furniture sets are clean before storing can help prevent stains and corrosion while also allowing you to pull out your furniture for the first warm days after spring arrives. If your furniture made of the aluminum, then your furniture has been coated to prevent rust. Outdoor furniture manufacturers, suggest washing the aluminum and then applying a coat of automotive wax for extra protection. Repair each stroke with car paint of a suitable color. Despite the solid structure of wrought iron furniture, it remains susceptible to rust. Remove anything build-up with a wire brush and then coat with an exterior spray paint designed for wrought iron, before covering with a quality tarpaulin until it springs.

For wooden furniture, you can use mild soap with warm water and soft brush or sponge to clean the surface of your furniture. Let the furniture dry completely, or use a dry towel to dry it. Deal with areas that need sanding, painting, or staining. If the wood has natural finish, consider to rub it with furniture oil or mineral oil onto the surface to protect it from cracking or brittle during dry winters.

Wrapping Furniture
There are a number of options available to cover or wrap your outdoor furniture set. Ideally, the best way is move your furniture to a dry, sheltered garage or shed. However, very few people have the extra space to store large items such as patio furniture. If you have a case like this, there are still great methods of protecting your furniture if they have to stay outdoors during the winter months.

There are a number of commercial patio furniture cover available in the market for different types of the furniture. These covers are usually made of heavy duty canvas which is sealed to prevent moisture and protect against damage. Other options is wrapped your furniture in plastic film or simply using a large tarp that can be secured with a rope or bungee cord.

Store it
Storing your outdoor furniture during the season when it isn’t used often is the best way to protect it from harsh winter conditions. There are several places to store your outdoor furniture during the winter months, such as a garage, basement, or storage shed. Even if you have extra space under the deck or on a covered patio, this shelter will help keep your outdoor furniture clear of stagnant water, and the impact of cold air. An alternative option for storing your outdoor furniture during the winter months is to bring the outdoor furniture to indoors, to use and enjoy during the winter months. Smaller items such as pillows and other outdoor decorations do not require as much storage space as larger furniture, and can therefore easily stored in a storage box.

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