How to Clean Aluminum Patio Furniture: Easy Maintenance Guide

Aluminum patio furniture is known for its durability, but it’s still exposed to the elements every day. If you’ve invested in high-quality patio furniture, regular cleaning and simple maintenance can make a big difference in how long it lasts and how good it looks. 

With the right steps, you can protect your investment and have a beautiful outdoor space, patio season after patio season. 

Why Clean Your Aluminum Patio Furniture? 

Outdoor furniture is exposed to all kinds of painful stuff, like: 

• Rain  
• Sun  
• Heat  
• Cold  
• Dust  
• Animals  
• Pests  
• Kids (sometimes the most damaging of all!)  

When you invest in cast aluminum furniture that really makes your outdoor space a livable extension of your home, it’s worth taking the time to preserve your investment. 

Here is the Quick and Easy Way to Clean Your Patio Furniture 

You’ll want to clean your cast aluminum patio furniture about every two weeks with a dedicated cleaner or a mixture of dish soap and water. The half hour it takes, on a slow day, will give your patio furniture years of extra life. Here’s the steps you can take each time:  

1. Spray down your patio furniture after periods of bad weather or light use to remove caked on dirt, spider webs, bird poop and so on. 
2. Scuff marks can make your gorgeous new patio furniture look old. Remove scuffs with a non-abrasive cleaner formulated for powder-coated products. It’s a simple application and scrub sort of situation but take your time with it. Too much aggressive scrubbing can actually damage the finish on your furniture. 
3. An easy 50/50 mix of water and vinegar will give your dirty furniture a nice shine and protect against rust. 
4. Never leave cleaner on your furniture to dry. Always rinse thoroughly with a garden hose and let dry. Even dish soap left on your furniture to dry can cause severe discolouration and attract debris. 
5. Tremclad Clear is recommended by Cabana Coast to protect your outdoor aluminum furniture and maintain a shiny appearance. It’s much more effective than water and vinegar (although, as stated above, water and vinegar are workable substitutes in a pinch). 
6. If you choose your own cleaning product, just make sure to avoid all alkaline cleaning products. They will cause almost immediate discolouration, and not in a charming way. 

Preventative Maintenance is the Best Maintenance 

Preventative maintenance is best for your body; for your car; for just about everything, including patio furniture. 

We recommend picking up a nice set of patio furniture covers. The designs can actually be quite stylish, so you aren’t looking at dull, grey, plastic furniture covers outside your patio door. 

There’s no better way to protect your fabric from sun damage (patchiness and fading) than with some nice covers. Covers also reduce how often you need to clean your furniture in the first place. 

Find the Best Products at OHL! 

A little regular care goes a long way. With simple cleaning habits and the right protective steps, your aluminum patio furniture can stay looking new season after season. 

Visit us today for your first look at the patio furniture, cleaning products and protective covers that will last you a lifetime. 

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