How to Restore Your Chaise Lounges & Patio Chairs

Aluminum Furniture

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  Restore the shine on aluminum furniture with a scouring pad. Place rubber gloves on your hands and scrub the furniture with a wire brush to loosen any rust.

• 2

  Saturate a wire scouring pad with kerosene or an aluminum brightener.

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  Scrub the aluminum patio furniture vigorously with the scouring pad to release dirt or rust stains.

• 4

  Dry the furniture with an old T-shirt or rag.

• 5

  Wax the pieces after each cleaning with automobile paste wax to maintain the surface's luster.

Fabric Furniture

• 6

  Clean fabric chaise lounges with a mixture of detergent and water. Create a soapy solution using two teaspoons of liquid detergent and one pint of lukewarm water.

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  Vacuum the upholstery with a hose attachment to remove dust and dirt from the fabric.

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  Dip a bristled-brush or clean terrycloth towel into the suds of the mixture.

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  Rub the surface of the chaise with a brush or towel to clean.

• 10

  Rinse the soiled area with a clean, damp cloth. Air-dry the chaise in a well-ventilated and cool area overnight.

Whitening Furniture

• 11

  Whiten furniture with sunlight or a bleach mixture. For stubborn stains, Good Housekeeping recommends that you use a solution of ¾ c. bleach, 1 gallon of warm water and 1 tbsp. of liquid detergent to lighten white or beige patio chairs.

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  Put on a pair of rubber gloves and apply the mixture to the stain with a sponge.

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  Allow the solution to rest on the furniture for no more than 15 minutes.

• 14

  Rinse the furniture with a bucket of warm water to remove any bleach residue.

Plastic Furniture

• 15

  Wash plastic patio furniture with a solution of water and liquid dishwashing detergent. Mix two capfuls of the detergent with one gallon of water.

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  Scrub the furniture with a firm-bristled brush and the soapy mixture.

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  Rinse the outdoor furniture with a water hose.

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  Air-dry the furniture outdoors.