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How to keep your outdoor furniture fresh

We are truly blessed to live in Australia. For most of the year, we enjoy warm days and clear nights, perfect for being outdoors. Eating, drinking and enjoying the good times. From Christmas lunch to new year’s eve, our outdoor areas play host to countless gatherings and goings-on, and it all starts with a quality outdoor dining set. Outdoor furniture needs to be not only stylish and comfortable but resistant to the elements. Outdoor settings in Australia need to be extra hardy, as our country is bombarded with weather from one extreme to another. From dangerous ultraviolet radiation to flash floods, our country can make short work of our furniture. Luckily for us, with a little care, we can keep our outdoor furniture looking its best by following a simple maintenance schedule. Keep it covered. To keep your furniture looking its best, prevention is usually the best cure. Even though your pieces may be able to stand up to harsh conditions, you can extend their life dramatically by keeping them covered when not in use. Outdoor furniture covers can be bought wherever outdoor furniture is sold and can be made to custom sizes. A cover made from waterproof, mold-proof fabric is best. Maintain a cleaning schedule. Depending on the material, you will want to clean your outdoor furniture every 3-6 months. Some pieces like the Sevan 3 piece outdoor setting from Domayne have a rust-resistant frame but will still need to be cleaned every six months. Make sure you … [Read More...]