How to Clean Wooden Garden Furniture

One of the greatest things about wooden garden furniture is how simple it is to clean and maintain. It's so simple that we can narrow it down to three (optionally four) simple steps.

Clean any debris

First of all, it is important to clean the bulk or debris of whatever is on your wooden furniture; this could be leaves, twigs, or perhaps any mess you and your family might have made.

Brush down the wood

Next you will want to brush down your furniture with a stiff sweeping brush. This is to remove any other finer dirt such as mud, moss, bird poo or similar.

Wash with warm soapy water

Then you will need to wash the wood down with a simple solution of warm water and soap, or washing up liquid. You can do this using a brush, sponge, cloth or whatever you find easiest.

Treat the wood (Optional)

When it comes to treating the wood, you have a few core options – painting, staining and oiling. There are advantages and disadvantage for all of the options, and you also have the option to use a combination of the techniques. For example, oiling and staining allows the wood to be both nourished whilst also allowing the wood's natural beauty and quality to be enhanced. For more information on this take a look at our guide here.

Why our furniture is so easy to clean and maintain

It's certainly not an accident that our wooden furniture is so easy to clean and maintain, there are actually a few contributing factors. First of all, our products are made from Scandinavian Redwood which is known for being durable and resistant to decay. Secondly, our wooden bridges and furniture are made from pressure treated timber. The process in which the wood is pressure treated means that the end product is even more likely to resist moisture.

Scandinavian Redwood features a lovely natural colour grain which means that every piece is unique and holds a great level of character. Whilst it's not necessary, the Redwood's natural grain can also be suitable for a variety of wood treatments including painting, oiling and staining.