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Repair your outdoor furniture in spring
Outdoor furniture requires some care
Outdoor furniture is carefully designed to
withstand five or more years of rugged use:
welded frames, baked -on plastic finish,
vinyl with mildew inhibitors and ultraviolet
stabilizers, tough acrylic tabletops that
withstand up to 20 times the impact of glass. "
A little care will ensure that your outdoor
furniture lasts longer' and looks better, ad-
vise the- experts at a casual furniture
manufacturer.
The No. 1 rule is to avoid abrasive
cleansers on all parts of your furniture. In-
stead, use a mild soap or detergent on a
regular basis to avoid buildup and remove
grease and stains. Periodic waxing of fur-
niture frames, or use of commercially
prepared protectants, will help prevent
stains from sun -tan lotions, etc., and will
make cleaning your furniture even easier.
Despite the baked -on plastic finishes on
aluminum 'furniture, scratches and chips
are unavoidable. Most casual fur-
nituremakers have touch-up paint available
for perfect match -up in handy spray cans.
If you decide to touch up your furniture,
be' sure to thoroughly wash and dry any
areas to be painted (use mild detergent).
Then lightly sand the furniture with a fine
grade of sandpaper, until it feels smooth to
the touch. Brush off any particles of sand
and spray according to the directions on the
can of paint .
Straps and webbing will stay more supple
if you use a vinyl cleaner regularly. But oc-
casionally , a strap will be burned or cut and
will require replacement. Most manufac-
turers recommend having a professional
replace the type of straps that are made
with continuous lacing. Other styles are
easy to re -wrap, however, and straps are
usually available from the dealer or
manufacturer. Instruction pamphlets are
generally included with replacement
materials. If not, ask your salesperson for a
copy.
The only tool needed to replace webbing -
and straps is a small hammer. You will also
need a pail of hot water. Dunk each strap in-
to the hot water to heat it, then stretch and
weave it into 'place. The small rivets which
attach the straps can be lightly tapped into
the holes in- the frame.
Tabletops should be cleaned just as other
parts of your outdoor furniture. 'A regular
cleariing with mild soap or detergent will '
prevent buildup of grease and. stains. Minor
scratches on acrylic tops can be removed by . _
using a rubbing compound with a very light
touch. As always, avoid abrasive cleansers -
which may scratch and maryour tabletops.
Redwood furniture is nearly indestructi-
ble but it does require periodic refinishing -
with a polyurethane coating. _
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