Keep on top of regular maintenance like this and your patio furniture ideas will look good all season long.
How do you clean a patio umbrella frame?
To wash a wooden patio umbrella frame, you can follow similar steps as you would when cleaning wooden outdoor furniture. Use a mild detergent mixed with water and a cloth or soft bristle brush. Try not to saturate the wood with too much cleaning solution and wipe with a clean cloth once you’ve finished.
To wash an aluminium frame, brush away any dirt with a soft brush then use a solution of washing up liquid and water. Once done rinse well with water and dry with a clean cloth. It’s not a good idea to use abrasive cleaners like bleach or scourers on aluminium as this can spoil the finish.
How often should you clean a patio umbrella?
Once you’ve found out how to clean a patio umbrella, make sure you do it regularly. Once a month is best if the weather is rainy or if it’s near trees and shrubs, as tree sap and other debris is likely to settle on it and spoil the look. When your patio umbrella isn’t being used always close it to cut down on exposure to rain and environmental pollutants.
If you don’t want to clean your patio umbrella quite as regularly, measure up your parasol and buy a cover that can be slipped over it. This can be useful if you’re going away or there are other periods of time when it’s not in use, as well as when it’s put into storage. This is also a good idea for your best garden furniture if you want to keep certain items protected from bad weather.
How do I store a patio umbrella at the end of summer?
Choose a warm sunny day for a little patio umbrella TLC before the end of the season when you will be putting it into storage. First wipe down your umbrella before you put it away. Using a dry scrubbing brush, wipe away as much dirt, mold or mildew as you can. Next mix equal parts of white vinegar and warm water in a bucket. Dip the brush into the solution then scrub the brush all over the fabric until any marks have gone. Rinse the umbrella with the garden hose. Let it dry fully in the sun.
Find space for your patio umbrella in your shed storage or garage, making sure it is clean and dry before you pack it away for the season. Even better, buy a specially designed cover to use when your umbrella goes into storage to give it the best possible protection.
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