How to clean garden furniture? 4 tips for cleaning garden furniture

The sun is out again, and it’s time to put the garden furniture outside and enjoy the sunshine. Unfortunately the white garden chairs and table became a little dirty during the autumn and the winter. Darker plastic garden furniture will have become dirty too. Although plastic furniture is easy to maintain, it does need to be cleaned from time to time. Particularly at the start of spring.

Cleaning white plastic garden furniture is a must. Dirt quickly makes white garden furniture look bad. Dark plastic garden furniture becomes dirty too. With our tips for the best way to clean white plastic garden furniture it’s a simple job.

Why does your garden furniture become dirty?


how to clean garden furniturePlastic is ideal for garden furniture. It is strong, easy to maintain and available in a range of colours. Despite the fact that plastic is properly resistant to the elements, it does become dirty.

For example due to exhaust fumes, wind or rain. Everyone knows the brown marks you see on white garden furniture. After the winter, it is a good idea to clean the plastic garden table and the chairs. Even if they were inside. With our tips your garden set is clean in no time.

HG to clean plastic garden chairs

It is easy to clean your plastic garden furniture with HG garden furniture cleaner. It helps to remove even the most stubborn dirt quickly and easily. Your plastic garden furniture will look like new after treatment with HG garden furniture cleaner. You can also use it to clean garden furniture made of aluminium, wicker, cane, polywood or metal.

Is your plastic garden furniture really dirty or did it suffer from the weather? You can use HG plastic garden furniture restorer.

Follow the steps below for using HG garden furniture cleaner:

  1. Spray the surface with HG garden furniture cleaner.
  2. Leave the garden furniture cleaner to work for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Then wipe off the dirt with a cloth or kitchen roll.
  4. Leave the garden furniture cleaner to work for longer if there is stubborn dirt or a lot of dirt.
  5. Then loosen the dirt with a brush or sponge and rinse off.
  6. Your garden furniture looks like new!

3 tips for cleaning your plastic garden furniture

clean plastic garden furnitureWould you like to try something else first? There are some DIY products you can try to clean your plastic garden chairs. We have listed a few.

1. Water and all-purpose cleaner
If there isn’t a lot of dirt, you can try cleaning green or white plastic garden furniture with water and all-purpose cleaner. Mix some water and all-purpose cleaner. Use a soft brush or sponge to clean the plastic garden furniture.

2. Vinegar and soda
Plastic is also resistant to vinegar and soda. Make a mixture of warm water and some vinegar and soda. Clean your garden furniture with a sponge.

3. High-pressure cleaner
The opinions on the high-pressure cleaner are divided. Some advise against cleaning plastic garden furniture with a high-pressure cleaner. Thinner plastic in particular will not be able to resist the powerful jet. It may affect the plastic. So this is at your risk. If you do want to use a high-pressure cleaner to clean your plastic garden furniture, put it on a low setting.

Preventing the need to clean your plastic garden chair and table

It would be best if your plastic garden furniture does not become dirty at all. That is a difficult task as they are often outside for long periods of time. It is best to put your garden chairs and table inside when you don’t use them.

Do you have a good tip on how to clean white PVC garden furniture, please let us know!

Frequently Asked Questions about cleaning plastic garden furniture

How does plastic garden furniture become dirty?

Plastic garden furniture becomes dirty due to exhaust fumes, wind and rain

How do I clean plastic garden furniture?

You can clean plastic garden furniture with:

  • All-purpose cleaner
  • Soda and vinegar
  • High-pressure cleaner (but be careful!)

How can I prevent my plastic garden furniture from becoming dirty?

You can prevent your plastic garden furniture from becoming dirty by putting it inside when you don’t use it.

Which HG product do I use to clean my plastic garden furniture?

It is easy to clean your plastic garden furniture with HG garden furniture cleaner.



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