{"id":43,"date":"2020-08-15T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-08-15T10:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2021-06-15T11:59:06","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T11:59:06","slug":"how-to-take-care-of-your-patio-furniture-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/15\/how-to-take-care-of-your-patio-furniture-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Care of Your Patio Furniture in the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WinterYour patio isn\u2019t complete without stylish and comfortable patio furniture for you to sit on and enjoy. However, one topic that may be on your mind is how to go about maintaining patio furniture in the winter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve come to the right place to learn more about what you can do to keep it looking nice over the years. You\u2019ll thank yourself for taking these steps when you bring it out in the spring, and it continues to appear brand new. You risk damaging it and having to replace your patio furniture if you keep it out all winter and don\u2019t attend to it.<\/p>\n

Clean it up<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A wise and important first step in maintaining patio furniture in the winter is to take the time to clean it up. Dirt, mud, or food particles that are left on your patio furniture can turn to mold or mildew over time. Also, inspect your items for any oxidation or rust. If you do find rust, then you can treat the spot with a rust-neutralizing primer. For even more protection, you can apply a silicone sealant.<\/p>\n

Tend to any Wood<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you have wood furniture, gently scrub the wood with a good outdoor cleaner. To avoid moisture damage, you should let your furniture air-dry completely before putting it away. You risk your furniture cracking if moisture from the air freezes inside the wood.<\/p>\n

Prepare Plastic Furniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t have to worry about issues with moisture with plastic the same way you do with wood patio furniture. Although maintaining patio furniture Great Falls<\/a> in the winter for plastic that you have is important too. Bring the pieces inside before it snows because the cold temperatures make it susceptible to cracking. As for cleaning it before you store it, you can wash and rinse the pieces with a mix of dish soap and water and then let them air-dry.<\/p>\n

Maintain Metal & Aluminum Pieces<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You definitely want to store metal and aluminum patio furniture pieces inside during the winter. They can easily rust and this rust will weaken the material. Clean the surface with a brush and hose using a mix of water and detergent. Applying a thin coat of car wax will also provide additional protection.<\/p>\n

Watch Your Wicker<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Brush your wicker surfaces with a bleach-and-water solution to get rid of any mildew. You should then gently rinse off the wicker and let it dry entirely. You can always use spray paint to freshen the look of the wicker if need be. Apply moisture repellent to the end grain on the feet or legs of wicker chairs and tables.<\/p>\n

Care for Your Fabric<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Another step to maintaining patio furniture in the winter is to care for your fabrics and cushions. Review the manufacturer\u2019s recommendations for cleaning cushions and removable covers. If they\u2019re removable, you can put them in the washing machine on a delicate cycle. Stay away from power-washing your cushions and instead use a dry cloth and sturdy brush with a mild detergent to clean them if they can\u2019t be machine washed.<\/p>\n

Wrap it up & Stack it<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Finally, keep your patio furniture Montana<\/a> in prime condition by wrapping up your umbrella in an inexpensive drop cloth and store your furniture pieces or put a tarp over them. If you have limited space, you can stack your patio chairs and set them in your garage or storage shed.<\/p>\n

When looking for a furniture store<\/a>, look no further than Payless.<\/p>\n

We service Great Falls<\/a>, Black Eagle<\/a>, Conrad<\/a>, Choteau<\/a>, Fairfield<\/a>, and surrounding areas, so visit Payless Furniture and Mattress at 116 Central Ave West and let one of our experienced staff members pair you with your perfect outdoor furniture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your patio isn\u2019t complete without stylish and comfortable patio furniture for you to sit on and enjoy. However, one topic that may be on your mind is how to go about maintaining patio furniture in the winter. You\u2019ve come to the right place to learn more about what you can do to keep it looking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":315,"featured_media":46,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/315"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":203,"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43\/revisions\/203"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paylessfurnituremt.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=43"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}