The
lovely appeal of your garden furniture located in a stylish section with
well-done lawns and blooms makes your home have the appeal of a real paradise.
The wooden garden furniture makes you miss the next weekend so that you
can invite friends to a barbecue.
However,
the outdoor environment can take a toll on the future and make it lose the
original appeal in no time. From the extremely low temperatures of winter to
the hot weather in summer, you can only be assured of the extended
attractiveness of the furniture by caring it appropriately. Here are some useful tips to help you.
Treat
the furniture with oil before using it
After
unpacking the outdoor reclaimed wood furniture, it is advisable to treat
it with oil before installation. Though the wood was already treated by the
manufacturer, it is difficult to know how long it had taken in the store.
Therefore, the original treatment could be weak already.
The
only way to ensure that the wood is in top shape is treating it again. Unlike
the modern living room furniture,
the antique outdoor furniture might have taken longer in the market and a
new treatment would come in handy. Make sure to oil all parts including the
hidden areas around the joints and crevices.
Clean
the reclaimed furniture and oil it progressively
Unlike the indoor
furniture, the wooden garden furniture is likely to attract dirt fast.
Dust, pollen, and falling leaves are likely to fall into the furniture surface
making it dirty. If this dirt is not cleared fast, it can corrode the wood and
make the furniture unsightly.
It is important to ensure
that the furniture is cleaned as immediately as it gets dirty. Consider dusting
the furniture every day and cleaning it thoroughly at least once every week.
But this is not enough. You also need to occasionally oil the furniture. The
best schedule to oil the garden furniture is after major seasons such as summer
and winter.
Disinfect
the wood to protect it from fungal and mold attack
Even if you regularly
treat the wooden garden furniture, the wood is still prone to molds and
fungal attacks. You can tell when these attacks take place because they form
some dark and black areas especially on the under sections. To treat molds and
fungal infection, here are the recommended methods:
·
Wash the furniture thoroughly using wood
cleaner.
·
If the dark spots are still visible, was
the furniture with a strong liquid chlorine solution.
·
If chlorine treatment fails to clear the
dark spots, consider scrubbing with sandpaper and then apply a layer of finish.
Retighten
the furniture when loose
When wood furniture is
left out to battle the elements of weather, alternate cold and hot seasons can
cause the joins to loosen. Loose joints can also be caused by regular use of
outdoor antique furniture.
Make sure to check the
state of the furniture regularly to note the need for retightening or repairs.
Such retightening should be done immediately to prevent the problem from
deteriorating. If you are unsure of how to handle such retightening or minor
repairs, consider working with an art décor furniture expert
for assistance.
Cover
the outdoor reclaimed furniture when not in use
When the cold and hot
seasons interchange, your furniture tearing accelerates at a fast pace.
However, you do not have to watch the high-value British furniture fade
under the heavy impacts of natural elements. Consider covering the furniture
with PVC backed polyester material.
The cover should be
waterproof and also feature breathable openings to reduce the danger of molds
development. Note that the covers should only be used in extreme weathers such
as very hot days, cold season, and at night. However, you should allow the
furniture to remain open and give the garden a paradise appearance.
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