Cleaning Wrought Iron Chairs

Rinse the wrought iron.

Cleaning wrought iron chairs.

Routine cleaning of wrought iron is really not much different than cleaning any household surface. Dip a clean sponge or cloth into your reserved bucket of water. This will remove any loose or flaking rust. Wrought iron surfaces can be quite dusty so begin by using a vacuum with a brush attachment to remove as much of the loose dust and grime as you can.

A mild dishwashing soap or laundry detergent is perfect for all patio pieces from wicker furniture to even the most challenging metals like wrought iron and cast iron furniture. Wrought iron furniture is very easily cleaned. If your wrought iron outdoor chairs have any cushions on it then you will have to remove them and clean them separately. Be sure to continue dipping the sponge or cloth in your water bucket to clean the sponge as you rinse the wrought iron.

Rinse the sponge frequently and add more dish soap as necessary if your outdoor patio furniture is particularly dirty. Move the furniture away from dirt grass and plants to avoid splashing mud onto it when you are cleaning it. It s also a fantastic way to scrub clean any outdoor cushions if your chairs come with those. Go over the wrought iron with a dry paintbrush to remove any tiny rust flakes or dirt.

To maintain the color of your wrought iron furniture keep it looking like new it is important to clean it using the following steps every couple of months while in use. Use a circular motion to scrub your furniture. Soak a clean rag or sponge into the cleaning solution and scrub your wrought iron furniture. Hose down your wrought iron tables stools and chairs and pour a quarter size amount of liquid dish soap onto a sponge.

Scrub the wrought iron with a dry wire brush. So essentially you re simply washing a hard wearing synthetic top coat and all you need is to wash it with a cloth that s been dipped in and wrung out from a soapy washing up liquid solution. For extra protection use spray wax once a year. Most metal furniture usually has a protective finish.

Be sure to scrub each crevice nook and cranny as they are the areas that tend to house more dust and dirt. Wipe the wrought iron again to rinse off the cleaning solution and dirt. Wipe wrought iron furniture with the sponge using a circular motion to scrub away all dirt and debris. For more information about the best outdoor furniture materials for your needs including wrought iron outdoor furniture and other outdoor materials read patioliving s comprehensive outdoor materials buying guide.

Use a mild mixture of water and dish soap to clean all surfaces.