Cleaning Wrought Iron Chairs

Rinse the wrought iron.

Cleaning wrought iron chairs.

Scrub the wrought iron with a dry wire brush. Be sure to scrub each crevice nook and cranny as they are the areas that tend to house more dust and dirt. If your wrought iron outdoor chairs have any cushions on it then you will have to remove them and clean them separately. Hose down your wrought iron tables stools and chairs and pour a quarter size amount of liquid dish soap onto a sponge.

Routine cleaning of wrought iron is really not much different than cleaning any household surface. Be sure to continue dipping the sponge or cloth in your water bucket to clean the sponge as you rinse the wrought iron. It s also a fantastic way to scrub clean any outdoor cushions if your chairs come with those. Dip a clean sponge or cloth into your reserved bucket of water.

Rinse the sponge frequently and add more dish soap as necessary if your outdoor patio furniture is particularly dirty. For extra protection use spray wax once a year. Wrought iron furniture is very easily cleaned. 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.

Most metal furniture usually has a protective finish. You can wipe down your furniture with a cloth dampened with equal parts water and mild dishwashing detergent. Soak a clean rag or sponge into the cleaning solution and scrub your wrought iron furniture. 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.

First fill your bucket with about a gallon of hot water and then mix it with about cup of dishwashing detergent. Use a circular motion to scrub your furniture. If you leave them on then the part under them will not get cleaned and you will not finish the job correctly. 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.

Go over the wrought iron with a dry paintbrush to remove any tiny rust flakes or dirt. 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. 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.

Move the furniture away from dirt grass and plants to avoid splashing mud onto it when you are cleaning it.