How to Maintain Your Patio Furniture
Enjoying the outdoor ambiance in your own patio can be very relaxing indeed. But this enjoyment has a price since your furniture will take the toll of constant weather changes that make it more susceptible to deterioration and other effects of weathering. This is why you need to ensure that your furniture is well-maintained to keep it look good for the longest possible time.
A tree can live for hundreds of years but once it is converted to a table and placed at your patio, it is lucky to last for 10 years. Of course the wood’s life would still depend on the type of wood. Anyway, wood furniture is naturally strong and durable but once it is exposed to constant temperature and humidity change, it can easily lose its beauty as well as its strength.
Wood furniture can either shrink or swell. It shrinks when it loses moisture; it swells when there is too much moisture. As a result, the wood finish will crack, peel, or stain. Prevent this by keeping it in a normal weather condition. Do not let it stand permanently under the rain or during extreme heat. Never place it on wet grounds; this will easily rot the feet and can go all the way up in a matter of time.
Clean it with dry cloth everyday.
You can use wood preservatives, water-proofing sealers, and UV-resistant clears to provide a natural finish at the same time protect your wood furniture and ensure it long life. Coat your wood furniture with either an acrylic lacquer or a paint to add protection from moist and heat. Doing this will prolong the life of your wood furniture.
Plastic patio furniture is built to last for a longer period of time as compared to those made of wood. However, plastic patio furniture does not escape the effects of heat and humidity. You still have to maintain it properly.
Plastic, when exposed to heat tends to become brittle. And once it does, it can easily lose its sturdiness and can easily break. Keep it away from direct sunlight. Clean your plastic patio furniture with soap and warm water.
