Is your place in the sun ready for spring? In this blog we give you tips on how to clean your (teak) wooden, aluminum or plastic garden furniture sustainably. Hint: you don't need the pressure washer.
Do's and don'ts for cleaning your garden furniture
First, some do's and don'ts before you start cleaning your garden furniture. It's better to leave the high-pressure cleaner in the shed. Your furniture may become cleaner, but it won't look any better. The hard jet will damage the material of your garden furniture and that porous surface will actually allow green deposits to adhere better. Also, don't use an aggressive cleaning agent, because that will wash into your garden and therefore the environment during cleaning. In addition: there is absolutely no need to use an aggressive substance. With a soft brush, a biodegradable cleaning agent and some cleaning power, you can get your garden furniture looking like new again!
Cleaning (teak) wooden garden furniture
If you maintain your wooden garden furniture properly, it will last for decades - very sustainable! It is best to store it in a sheltered place during the winter, such as in a (dry) shed or under a waterproof cover. However, you cannot avoid the fact that your wooden garden furniture needs to be cleaned every now and then. Sun and rain leave their mark and over time (teak) wooden furniture 'greys' due to the influence of the weather. This is how you clean your wooden garden furniture:
1. Make a soapy solution of lukewarm water and a dash of our all-purpose cleaner or a scoop of green soap.
2. Dip a soft brush in the soapy water and then brush your garden furniture clean – along the grain of the wood!
3. After cleaning, rinse the garden furniture thoroughly with clean water and let it dry in the sun.
Tip! You can simply leave wooden garden furniture outside 'au naturel'. Do you want to protect it extra? Then use a natural oil. The disadvantage is that you have to oil the furniture again every year.
Cleaning plastic or aluminum garden furniture
For cleaning plastic or aluminum garden furniture you can also use Marcel's Green Soap all-purpose cleaner . This is 97% biodegradable and has a microplastic-free formula. Green soap or soda also work well to clean your plastic or aluminum garden furniture. White garden furniture (with green deposits) in particular will perk up nicely with a soda solution with some green soap.
Enjoy your (clean) spot in the sun!
