How Do You Clean Outdoor Wood Furniture?
You know that spring has arrived when you see the patio furniture start to come out. Before you replace your dirty looking furniture, try cleaning it first. Use these steps to clean your outdoor wood furniture and have it looking close to new in no time. Use the dry brush (a vegetable brush from your kitchen works best) and scrub the furniture down. A dry brush will remove any dust, debris that needs to come off of the furniture. Scrub the bottom of the furniture as well as this is where you will find cobwebs. If there any scratches or chips in the wood, use sandpaper and lightly sand the areas. Use the garden hose and rinse off the furniture. Pay special attention to anything that was not removed by the dry cloth cleaning. This will loosen anything up that will be cleaned in the next step and will help you to apply the soap without drying. Fill the bucket with warm water and dish soap. Saturate the clean cloth in the warm, soapy water and wipe the furniture thoroughly. Clean a small a
