The
temps are finally warming up outside, so I’m getting ready to take the covers
off my outdoor furniture, unfurl my patio umbrella, inspect my deck for any
loose nails or splintered wood, and spruce it all up so my outdoor dining area
is ready for action when I fire up the grill. Here’s how I get the job done the
right way:
To clean plastic or
resin patio furniture, try…
·
washing
the plastic with a mixture of 3 tablespoons of dishwasher detergent in 1 gallon
of hot water. Let the solution sit for about 15 minutes, and then rinse it
thoroughly. Be sure to wear long rubber gloves to protect your skin.
· scrubbing
the pieces with a mixture of 3 tablespoons of powdered oxygenated bleach (like
OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover) in 1 gallon of warm water. Use a nonabrasive
plastic scrubbie and plenty of elbow grease.
· restoring
the shine by wiping the surface with a cloth that’s been sprayed with WD-40®.
Buff off the solvent with a clean, dry cloth.
While your furniture
is drying in the sunshine, here’s how to swab your deck to get it looking
ship-shape:
To
avoid a patchy look, you need to clean the entire deck. So don’t bother spot
cleaning the surface. Try a household floor cleaner like Spic and Span®, or mix
1 cup of bleach into a gallon of warm water. Make this potion outside, so you
don’t breathe in the fumes from the bleach, and wear rubber gloves, goggles, a
long-sleeved shirt, and old pants to guard against splashes. Then cover all
surrounding vegetation, buildings, and materials with plastic, so they don’t
get damaged by any overspray. Scrub the deck just as you would your kitchen
floor—but use a stiff push broom instead of a mop. Rinse the deck thoroughly
after you scrub it, and you’re done.
Looking for more smart tips, fast tricks, and DIY solutions
that’ll leave your outdoor living areas looking bright and feeling sparkling
clean? Check out my Speed Cleaning Secrets! book—FREE for 21 days! It’s filled
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