By Mary Beth Breckenridge<\/p>\n
Akron Beacon Journal
\nGive your outdoor furniture an end-of-summer cleaning before packing it up.<\/p>\n
Gloster Furniture, an outdoor-furnishings company, recommends avoiding harsh chemicals that can harm the finish, just as you would with indoor furniture. Gloster offers these tips for cleaning and protecting furniture:
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\nTEAK: Use the mildest cleaner possible, because strong cleaners can alter natural teak oils and remove the soft grain. A nontoxic teak protector with a water-based formula can protect against stains. To keep the wood from splitting because of sudden, extreme changes in temperature and humidity, store teak in winter in an area such as a garden shed or garage rather than a heated room.<\/p>\n
WOVEN: Use a nontoxic, water-based cleaner, and follow label instructions carefully. Don’t use a foaming cleaner, which can leave dirt-attracting residue in gaps in the weave. You can spray woven furniture with a garden hose but not a pressure washer, which could damage it.<\/p>\n
METAL: Many stainless-steel, aluminum and wrought-iron frames can be cleaned with water and mild soap, if they’re certified rust-resistant or rust-free. If not, use paste wax to protect the furniture from corroding or rusting.<\/p>\n
If brown spots appear on stainless steel, use a mildly abrasive plastic cleaning pad to gently rub the surface of the steel in the direction of the brushed finish.<\/p>\n
Covering metal furniture when it’s not in use or storing it indoors will protect it from sun and weather.
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