Plastic outdoor furniture has become a favorite among landscaping experts in recent years. Aesthetic, lightweight, and easy to install, this material blends in beautifully to brighten up your outdoor space. However, it loses its color and turns yellow over time. To restore the shine to a plastic garden furniture, it is necessary to clean it regularly. Find in this article 7 foolproof tips to extend the life of your plastic outdoor furniture.
Baking soda
It’s hard to miss baking soda when it comes to maintenance and cleaning. Its effectiveness makes it a natural product that cannot be ignored. Indeed, it allows you to scrub a good number of surfaces (including plastic) and get rid of stains. A small amount is enough to whiten and make your Pergola look new.
To do this, you need to make a paste. Pour one part of baking soda and a little water into a container. Mix well until you get a homogeneous paste. Put enough on a damp sponge and rub it into your living room. Let it dry and remove the excess with a clean cloth.
Household vinegar
Although white vinegar is frequently used for cleaning, household vinegar (or crystal vinegar) is even more effective. To revive the faded color of your garden furniture, use this product available in department stores or cleaning products stores.
Organic lemon household vinegar is particularly recommended. Using a spray bottle, apply the liquid to the plastic. Then, scrub with a sponge before rinsing. For faster action, you can add a small amount of baking soda.
Household alcohol
The degreasing and stain-removing powers of household alcohol have been proven for a long time. It is a very effective detergent that can be used on plastic. Moreover, it is easily accessible because it is present in all the stores cleaning products. To deodorize your garden furniture, take a cloth and soak it in alcohol. Rub the yellowed area carefully. You will see the result in no time.
Hydrogen Peroxide
If you think that there is no miracle in cleaning a degreased plastic, think again! Hydrogen peroxide is known to be an effective cleaner. In its solid state, the product is called: sodium bicarbonate. Pour two tablespoons of this product into boiling water. Use a microfiber and a pair of gloves for the application. Once the salon is dry, rinse thoroughly and wipe off.
If you prefer hydrogen peroxide in its liquid state, first apply water and dishwashing liquid to the surface to be cleaned. Then rub the surface with a cloth dipped in hydrogen peroxide.
Soapy water
If the stains on your garden furniture are not very visible, a simple wet sponge can do the trick. Use Marseille soap to get a satisfactory result. Scrub gently. Make sure that the abrasive part of the sponge does not come into contact with the plastic, as this could scratch your garden furniture.
The green claystone
Bring back the shine to your plastic garden furniture with claystone. You can buy it at a cleaning products store. Choose the organic lemon one, which is much more interesting in terms of efficiency. With the sponge provided with this product, rub the stained surfaces and let it work for a few minutes. In the blink of an eye, the dirt will disappear.
The retro bright
To clean your garden room, you can make a DIY product yourself. You will need:
- 3 teaspoons of anti-regurgitation baby milk powder
- 10 cl of hydrogen peroxide
- A pinch of active oxygen stain remover powder.
Mix everything together until you get a paste. Use a brush to apply it to the surface to be bleached. Let it dry in the sun. For a more intense effect, you can apply a second coat of this product. As a result, you will obtain a beautiful garden furniture that will wonderfully decorate your outside yard.
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