How to Clean Wrought Iron Furniture

Wrought iron has a very low carbon content, making it very malleable. It is a common material for making outdoor furniture due to its durability. Wrought iron furniture is relatively easy to clean since it can handle harsh cleaning methods.

• Bucket


• Dish soap


• Nylon brush


• Toothbrush


• Garden hose


• Spray attachment


• Towel


• Cloth


• Sandpaper


• Paint

1. Place the wrought iron furniture outdoors on a level surface such as a patio, if possible. It may not be practical to move large pieces of wrought iron furniture, such as a bed frame.


2. Fill a bucket with warm water and add a tablespoon of dish soap for every 5 gallons of water. Mix these ingredients together to make warm soapy water.


3. Remove the cushions and any other non-metallic parts from the wrought iron furniture. Place a sponge in the warm soapy water and clean the furniture with a sponge. Stubborn stains may require you to use a nylon brush, which will not harm the furniture.


4. Soak the toothbrush in the warm soapy water and use it to scrub crevices in the wrought iron furniture. Place a drop of dish soap directly on the toothbrush to clean stubborn stains and rinse the toothbrush as needed.


5. Spray the wrought iron furniture with a garden hose and sprayer attachment. Dry the furniture with a towel to keep it from rusting. Dry the crevices in the furniture with a thin cloth.


6. Clean rusted areas on your wrought iron furniture with fine grit sandpaper. Rub the rusted area with a cloth to remove the loose rust.


7. Paint the wrought iron furniture in places where the original paint has worn off. Ensure you use a paint for wrought iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before replacing the cushions on the furniture.