How Do You Store Away Outdoor Patio Furniture?
To store your patio furniture, you will need to first clean it (with soap and water if necessary) and then allow it to dry. If you have fabric covered cushions that are not made of Sunbrella or a similar outdoor material, you will need to remove your custions and put them in water and light resistant storage. They, you will want to securely cover you furniture with patio furniture covers that are snug fitting, resistant to sun and water damage, and made of a heavy material.
If you follow these steps you will keep your furniture looking new year after year and extend its useful life. Mildew is a big problem on cushions and umbrellas when left out all season. It is recommended that you try to remove these items out of the dampness. Even when they are covered from the elements, the moisture in the winter air can cause them to retain mildew. Remove cushions from chairs and store in a dry place. A fabric softener sheet between each stacked cushion will keep then smelling fresh. Stack the chairs neatly. If there is no room in dry area away from snow and ice then , you can cover them with plastic. A disposable plastic painter’ s drop cloth or A large plastic picnic table cover works well. You can find the plastic ones in the one dollar store or you can recycle your summer picnic ones. Place the plastic over the top of the stacked chairs and use some duct tape around the bottom of the legs (going around once). No cutting needed just tape any excess. The plastic w
