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How to Care For & Clean Wrought Iron Patio Furniture

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Care For & Clean Wrought Iron Patio Furniture
Care For & Clean Wrought Iron Patio Furniture
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You put a lot of time, effort and money into buying Patio Furniture, you want to take care of it. Wrought Iron Patio Furniture is a beautiful addition to any outside deck, patio or yard. There are so many beautiful styles to choose from. You want to keep the beauty of your patio furniture well past the first year you buy it. In order to do that, you need to take care of it.

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  1. Step 1
     

    Apply a coat of car wax as soon as you bring your wrought iron furniture home from the store. The car wax will help protect the metal from the weather. Applying a coat of wax to your patio furniture should be done at the beginning and end of the season and also any time it is washed.

  2. Step 2
     

    To wash your wrought iron patio furniture use only a mild dish detergent and water and a rag. If you have and stains scrub with a soft bristled brush. Be sure to dry thoroughly and apply a coat of car wax.

  3. Step 3
     

    Cover your patio furniture with a tarp or store in a shed for the winter especially if you live in a snowy part of the country. It’s best to bring the patio furniture inside for the winter rather than expose the metal to the elements.

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on 7/31/2009 Excellent advice, I don't have any at the moment, but when I do, I will use your advice for cleaning wrought iron.

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on 7/31/2009 I love wrought iron patio furniture. Good advice.

sonni57 said

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on 7/31/2009 Thanks for the good suggestions on caring for patio furniture mine needs cleaned.

goodselfme said

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on 7/31/2009 Good care and cleaning tips for wrought iron Patio furniture.

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