Cleaning Tips for Plastic Patio Furniture

Although plastic patio furniture sit outside exposed to the elements and get very dirty as a result, they are easily and quickly cleaned with household items and tools. Keeping your patio furniture clean and maintained will extend its life and give your patio a beautiful look.

• Wipe the plastic patio furniture with a damp rag to remove particles, leaves, dirt and needles.


• Combine 1 gallon of water, 1 cup of vinegar and a few drops of liquid soap in a bucket.


• Dampen a sponge with the vinegar solution, spread a small amount of baking soda on it and clean a small portion of the plastic furniture at a time. Allow the mixture to remain on the furniture for a few minutes.


• Use a towel soaked with the vinegar mixture to wipe the area clean. Remove difficult stains with a scrub brush, a Brillo soap pad or a toothbrush.


• Continue this process to clean plastic patio furniture, working with a small area at a time.


• Clean hard to remove dirt build up on waffle patterned tables and chairs by using warm soapy water, or Lysol spray.


• Complete the cleaning by washing down the furniture using a garden hose or power washer. Completely air-dry the pieces before use.


• Clean the furniture daily with a damp cloth if bouts of bad weather do not cover the furniture with dirt, leaves and needles from the trees. If that happens, you can power wash to remove the accumulated debris.


• Follow these simple steps to clean patio furniture and you will have them to use for a long time.