General Overview
Wrought iron makes a beautiful furniture piece and is much used as patio furniture. The wrought iron furniture comes with a little rough surface that is the reason it attracts the dirt and debris. The only way to keep it maintained is to paint and clean it on a regular basis so that grime and dirt will not affect its surface.
Methods To Care/Clean The Patio Wrought Iron Furniture
There are numerous ways to care wrought iron furniture like cleaning etc in order to make it long lasting. Few caring methods are mentioned below:
Method 1 - By Regular Cleaning
The regular cleaning is one way to keep the wrought iron furniture in the best conditions for long. The steps are mentioned below:
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Vacuuming: Regular vacuuming with a brush attachment is recommended to clean dust from the wrought iron furniture.
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Soapy Water: Mix mild liquid detergent with water and mix well.
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Clean: Dip the scrub brush into the soapy water and clean all the furniture pieces with the same.
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Rinse: Once done rinse the furniture with clean water and let it dry.
Method 2- For Rust Or Chipped Paint
Use the below-mentioned method to clean the wrought iron patio furniture pieces affected from rust:
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Paint Scraper: Scrape all the paint using paint scrapper.
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Peeling And Rust: The peeling and rust from the furniture pieces can be removed with the help of the drill having a wire brush.
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Sanding: Once drilling is done follow up the sanding process to remove rest of the rust and paint leftover.
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Clean: Wipe the piece to remove all the dust and the other dirt built up.
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Rust Proof Primer: Apply the rust proof paint over the furniture pieces according to the instructions and apply the enamel paint at least double coats required. Alternatively, painting with spray paint is the best option to keep the furniture look beautiful for long.