What to Do About Grimy Patio Furniture

Outside furniture gets very dirty. Use this technique for gettting rid of the dirt.

Spiff up your favorite vinyl strap chair.
Clean. For the vinyl parts, Jennifer Litwin, author of Furniture Hot Spots, swears by Casual Clean degreaser, available through patio stores.

Replace straps. Browse 45 colors at chaircarepatio.com ($2 to $4).

Buff the smooth frame with a light coat of car wax.

From Reader's Digest - June 2007

 

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