Aluminium is one of the most common metals used for creating garden furniture. This is because it is lightweight and yet resistant to rusting and attractive to the eye.
Even wood or rattan garden furniture often has frames made from aluminium. This blog offers advice on how to keep it in pristine condition.
How to clean it
Even though this metal is able to withstand the rain, you will still want to keep it clean. All you need to do this is a soft rag or brush, car shampoo and a bowl of warm water.
If your furniture is entirely aluminium – like some of the sets in the Supremo Carina and Barcelona ranges – you will need to wash every part. On the other hand, if only the frames are made from it, you will just be washing the exposed areas.
In most cases, you can simply wash it down with the brush, shampoo and water before drying it. However, if the furniture has been left for longer without cleaning, you may find items like lichen on it alongside standard grime and dirt. The best way to deal with this is by spraying it using a jet wash before cleaning.
How to maintain it
Beyond this cleaning work, there is little maintenance needed for aluminium furniture. You will want to consider the storage options for when it is not in use though. Keeping it indoors is ideal, but if not, some Lifestyle garden furniture covers will protect it.
This is all there is to looking after your aluminium furniture.
