How to Clean Outside Wood Furniture
Outside wood furniture becomes dirty easily, and needs to be cleaned on a regular basis. Weathering can also cause wood furniture to lose its natural sheen, so an oil sealant needs to be applied. Wood furniture needs to be cleaned gently so it is not damaged in the process. Routine cleaning of wood furniture takes very little time and maintains the look of your furniture. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Oxygenated bleach Bucket Sponge Scrubbing brush Sealant Cloth Water hose
Instructions
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Mix 1 tsp. oxygenated bleach into 1 gal. water in a bucket.
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Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
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Dip a sponge into the mixture, and squeeze the liquid out.
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Moisten the wood with the mixture, and re-soak the sponge as needed.
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Gently brush the mixture into the wood with a soft scrubbing brush.
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Rinse the soap off with water from a hose, and let the wood air-dry under the sun.
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Apply a wood sealant to the wood once it has dried, and rub it in with a soft cloth.
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