How to Clean your Outdoor Space & Furniture

It’s still warm outside, and all you want to do is sit in a nice, clean patio with your friends and family. However, your outdoor refuge is in desperate need of a good clean. We can help with this!

Getting your patio furniture ready to enjoy can be a breeze if you follow these three simple steps. Before you know it, you'll be grilling, entertaining, and relaxing on a spotless patio during the summer!

Step 1: Plan and Organise

Make a plan before caring for individual pieces of patio furniture or dealing with cleaning products. Identify what needs to be cleaned out first, what will come last, and what furniture needs more time cleaning. Prioritising your cleaning tasks will make your "to-do" list look a lot more manageable!

Step 2: Clear your Patio

Make sure your patio or deck is clean before handling your outdoor furnishings. Free up your space from dirt, fallen leaves, debris, and any winter cobwebs. This is the simplest way to help revitalise your patio after months of neglect.

Step 3: Pay Attention to your Outdoor Furniture

Now that your patio is looking spotless, it's time to focus on your outdoor furniture.

When cleaning these items, keep in mind that the various materials you come across will require different approaches.

Wood

Soft scrubbing brushes is the best cleaning tool for wood as they help remove any built-up grime and dirt from your hardwood furniture. Wipe your furniture clean using Euca’s new Outdoor Furniture Rejuvenator & Cleaner. The Euca Outdoor Furniture Rejuvenator is perfect for all exterior items exposed to weather, a quick spray and wipe will bring your outdoor furniture back to life in time for summer!

Remember that the scrubbing pattern you choose may or may not matter depending on the sort of wood you're working with. Scrub soft woods like cedar in the direction of the grain. If you're working with a harder wood like teak, though, any cleaning direction will suffice.

If you find mould or bugs, you may need a more effective cleaner to do the job. Euca is going to launch a natural Mould Remover made from cloves. It’s worth waiting for than spending money on a new piece of furniture.

If we’re talking about Decking, we have something for that too, Euca Outdoor Deck, Wall and Window Cleaner will allow you to cut through dirt and grime with ease. Who doesn’t love easy cleaning?

Metal

Rust is metal's worst enemy, especially after a winter of snow, rain, and ice. Despite the fact that metal patio furniture is typically coated in an anti-rust coating, this ultimately wears off, revealing a rust-friendly surface.

Euca Outdoor Furniture Rejuvenator & Cleaner is the way to go! Just apply, wipe and forget!

Good thing there’s also Euca Universal. It’s unique multipurpose cream based cleaner polish that is suitable to use on all metals and hard surfaces. For that little bit of extra protection.

Plastic, Resin, and Wicker

Some products are made to withstand the elements for longer periods of time, requiring less care and upkeep. Wicker, plastic, and resin furniture, for example, are all made to withstand the elements without causing you too many problems.

However, things get dirty from time to time! These materials, fortunately, are a little easier to clean. The Euca Outdoor Furniture Rejuvenator is perfect for these pieces of furniture. Just like with Wood and Metal pieces, a simple spray and wipe is all that is needed. Outdoor cleaning has never been so easy!

Fabrics

As you put up your seating cushions for the first of many sunny summer days, forgotten and unwanted food stains from last season's BBQ may re-emerge.

Take matters in your own hands and remove any unsightly stains from your fabrics.

It’s best to always review the manufacturer's instructions to see if the fabric can be cleaned with a short machine wash or if hand washing is required. When cleaning by hand, it's advisable to use mild cleaning solutions, especially if the material doesn't have any specific instructions. To treat stains, consider Euca Pre Wash Stain Remover. Aim a light spray on stains and pop into the wash, or for heavier stains, pour a small amount in a sink and soak for a short time before wash.

For delicate fabrics, we recommend Euca Soft Wash. It can be used as a primary or secondary washing aid for all your delicate fabrics.

Additional tip:

Keep your clean outdoor cushions and furniture materials inside a dry space indoors during the cooler months after you've enjoyed them during the warmer ones to keep them feeling fresh for next season.

Euca has just released a Summer Range, perfect for getting those outdoor areas ready for some summer fun!

• Outdoor Furniture Rejuvenator & Cleaner
• Outdoor Deck, Wall & Window Cleaner
• Outdoor Eco Hand Cleaner Citrus Jell Scrub

Gather your family outside, take advantage of the beautiful weather and bask in the sun. The days of hibernation are over.

Sit back and enjoy the sunshine after following these cleaning tips for your patio and outdoor furniture. Just don't spill anything on the cushions!