How To Clean Cedar Furniture: 2 Easy Methods & Items Needed


2 Easy Methods And Items Needed To Clean Your Cedar Furniture

Most of the people often choose cedar furniture, like chairs, tables, etc due to the fact that it is very much durable as well as due to its rot resistant qualities. However, after a short span of time the cedar furniture, especially the unstained pieces can become soiled from the dirt, dust, grime & stains which collect on the surface of your cedar furniture. The lifespan of your cedar furniture is near about 30 years if cared properly, but the routinely cleaning process can also extend the life of your cedar furniture. But still, after a short period of time, your cedar furniture needs to be cleaned. In order to clean your cedar furniture, simply collect all the given items and then go through the 2 easy methods. Here is the item list and both the 2 methods:

Things You Will Need

  • Soft Scrub Brush & 1 Quart Water
  • Container & 1/4 Cup Ammonia
  • Bleach Containing 5 Percent Hypochlorite & Water
  • Bucket & 2 tbsp White Vinegar
  • Garden Hose Attached To A Water Faucet

Method 1: General Cleaning

Here are the steps for general cleaning method:
  • First of all, combine 1 quart of water and 1/4 cup of ammonia & 2 tablespoons of the white vinegar in a container.
  • Now you need to dip a soft scrub brush into your homemade cleaning mixture and then scrub all the surface of your cedar furniture in order to remove all the dirt, dust or grime. Now, rinse your scrub brush in the clean water as it becomes soiled.
  • Rinse your cedar furniture thoroughly with water from a garden hose, allow your cedar furniture to dry in direct sunlight for few hours.

Method 2: Mildew Removal

Here are the steps for mildew removal method:
  • In order to remove mildew from your cedar furniture, you first need to mix water (1.5 gallons) with one quart of bleach-containing 5% sodium hypochlorite.
  • Now it's time to dip a clean, scrub brush(soft-bristled) in your cleaning solution and scrub the mildewed areas of the wood of your cedar furniture.
  • Finally you need to rinse thoroughly with water from your garden hose and then allow your cedar furniture to dry wholly in a sunny area.
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