Outdoor Furniture Cleaning

Patio furniture should be inviting, providing a place where you and your guests can go to take a load off and enjoy the outdoor air. That can prove to be a bit of a challenge since outdoor furniture is exposed to all kinds of weather, air borne dust and debris, and biological contaminants like mold and mildew. If you want to keep your patio or porch ready for entertaining, try Westchester Power Washing’s outdoor furniture cleaning services. We’ll have your patio sets looking like new in no time.

The Ins and Outs of Pressure Washing Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture really takes a hit, sitting as it does all day in all kinds of weather. Unlike your living room sofa, your patio furniture is exposed to rain, snow, bird droppings, grease from last week’s barbeque, pollen and dirt caught on the wind, and the blazing sun, just to name a few. To keep it looking nice, a simple vacuum job isn’t going to cut it. Fortunately, a good pressure wash will.

It’s a good idea to take care of your outdoor furniture cleaning at least twice a year. Spring is an ideal time, after the harshest winter weather has passed. It is usually best to use a low-pressure spray for outdoor furniture cleaning, applied with a 25- or 40-degree nozzle. It is always wise to protect your home by spraying away from windows and doors, and it is usually best to work from the top down.

Unlike other pressure washing projects, you may not need any detergent for your outdoor furniture cleaning. If certain spots or stains give you trouble, applying a little detergent with a carefully applied utility brush can help remove them. Cushions should usually be cleaned separately.

Westchester Power Washing’s Premier Outdoor Furniture Cleaning

Our experienced team can give your outdoor furniture a deep and thorough clean in a very short amount of time, saving you time and energy. Our eco-friendly solutions can have your patio set looking like new in no time.

We use pressure washing to remove dirt, grime, mold, and mildew stains, but don’t let our name fool you—we always use just the right amount of power to do the job well without causing damage. We understand that it is important to use the correct techniques for the materials your outdoor furniture is made of to avoid damaging it.

Wood

A deep outdoor furniture cleaning can revitalize your wood, making the colors richer and emphasizing their natural beauty. This will make your wooden furniture more inviting. Because wood is porous, cleaning wooden outdoor furniture is even more important so particulates and bacteria don’t hide within the grains.

A gentle low-pressure spray pattern from the top down can give chairs, picnic tables, and benches new life, easily removing dirt, oil, grease, lichen, algae, mildew, and mold. Regularly cleaning wooden furniture cuts the risk of rot down to practically nonexistent. After cleaning your wooden outdoor furniture, it is wise to stain your wood or seal it in other ways.

Plastic

Plastic furniture has an unhappy habit of readily attracting dirt and grime. Plastics in lighter colors especially show wear quickly if they are not regularly cleaned. A quick pressure wash with the right amount of bleach or other cleaners can have your plastic furniture looking refreshed, and afterwards you can simply let the furniture air-dry in the sun.

Metal

Metal holds up well in the weather, though after some time it can develop rust. Even aluminum, which is lightweight, can still be very hardy. When cleaning metal furniture, it is usually alright to use higher pressure settings. Metals like wrought iron and stainless steel are very resistant even under pressure. Professional outdoor furniture cleaning services can restore the shine that makes metal furniture so beautiful.

A Delicate Touch

Some materials like glass and wicker are not as hardy as wood and metal. Despite this, it is still important that they be cleaned. Cleaning glass tables is especially important so people feel comfortable eating at them. That being said, there is a risk in cleaning these materials with a DIY approach. You can cause major damage, like shattering your glass table, if you don’t do everything just right. Even with a 40° nozzle for wide-angled water application, it is probably better to wash delicate furniture by hand or leave it to the professionals.

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