General Overview
The patio furniture can be cleaned using a number of ways including both commercial as well natural ways. Cleaning furniture using natural ways like vinegar and baking soda are much recommended due to the fact that they are safe to use and does not damage the furniture. Vinegar is safe to use on a number of outdoor furniture types including Wicker, Teak, Rattan, Wrought Iron, etc. The plastic and Cast iron patio furniture can also be easily cleaned by using the vinegar solution.
How To Clean Patio Furniture Using Baking Soda And Vinegar?
Baking soda and vinegar are ultimate cleaning agents that can be used to clean diverse types of patio furniture like metal, wood, Aluminum, iron, etc. Various steps to clean the patio furniture using vinegar and baking soda are mentioned below:
- Prepare Solution: Create the blend of the 1/4 baking soda, 1/2 cup of vinegar, and 1 cup of the ammonia and the blend into the gallon of water and stir finely.
- Apply: Apply the solution using soft brush or sponge to the entire furniture piece to remove the mold, mildew and other dirt built up from the surface.
- Old Toothbrush: Dip the old toothbrush into the solution and clean all hard to reach areas with the same.
- Deodorize: To remove the bad odor and deodorize the furniture the two cups of the vinegar is required to be mixed with the 2 tablespoons of the liquid dishwasher into the hot water bucket. Mix well all the solution and apply it over the furniture using cloth, sponge or either using a soft brush and follow up by rinsing it with the water. Doing this is ultimate for preventing mildew growth as well.
Only Baking Soda
Another way to clean the patio furniture is to sprinkle the good amount of the baking soda over the wet sponge and rub the entire furniture thoroughly with it in the circular directions and rinse it with the water nicely. Allow the furniture to dry.
Bleaching
The alternate way to clean the patio furniture is to add the mild detergent and half cup of the bleach into the gallon of the water and stir. Use this solution to wash out all dirt and grime built up. This will also remove the mold and mildew from the furniture piece. Rinse well using clean water and let it dry before using furniture again.