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Patio Cover Factors
Dec 18th
There are many things to consider when you are looking for patio furniture covers to fit your specific pieces. You want covers that are designed to fit your furniture securely and won’t flap around in the wind. You also want to make sure you choose patio furniture covers that are easy to put on and take off. You want to be able to put them over your furniture quickly, and be able to easily store the covers.
Another important element of your outdoor living area is a cover to protect your outdoor grill. To keep your grill looking sharp, cover it between uses. Before you cover it make sure you wipe it down to remove any dirt and grime. You will want to get a grill cover that is made for your particular outdoor grill and while it does not have to be tailored especially, it should be suitable for that style and size of grill. It has to fit properly and you have to be able to secure it easily in place. If the cover is too loose it can slap around in the wind and rip.
Outdoor patio furniture is made for many materials, including, wood, metal, plastic, teakwood and rattan. One of the popular choices is teakwood because it is strong, durable and it beautiful to look at. It holds up well under most conditions but you should oil down your teakwood furniture at least twice a year to maintain its color. If you don’t protect it with oil, over the years it will turn silvery gray. All your patio furniture, no matter what it is made out of, should be covered when it is not in use.
The materials, colors and types of patio furniture available today are endless while designing an outdoor living space can be very expensive. You want to protect your investment so it will be beautiful and inviting for years to come. There are covers that are designed to fit different types of patio furniture like lounge chairs, tables, love seats and couches. You can choose from a variety of colors and designer collections to give your outdoor a look and feel that is warm and inviting to your guests and will not look out of place when set against the rest of your garden or patio area.
To keep your outdoor patio furniture looking its best it is recommended that you wipe it down after each use before you cover it. If you do that, and wipe up any spills when they occur, it will be easy to keep your furniture looking new. Most outdoor furniture can be easily wiped down with a damp sponge that can be used on both the furniture frames and cushions.
If you don’t cover your outdoor furniture with specific covers designed for that piece, you will be wasting your time wiping it down after every use. If the covers allow the pieces to get wet and dusty then you will not be saving yourself any time or work and the furniture will deteriorate with the elements.
If you get into the habit of wiping down the furniture before you cover it, you won’t have to spend time cleaning it before company arrives. This allows you more time to prepare for entertaining.
Patio Covers of the Highest Quality
Dec 18th
When patio furniture covers were first introduced they were usually made of flimsy plastic or vinyl. However, you can now purchase high quality outdoor furniture covers made of sturdy materials and decorative collections that are appealing to look at. There are many choices available today that allow you to coordinate you patio furniture covers with the décor of your outdoor living area. Today you can get patio covers that allow your outdoor entertaining area to look warm and inviting whether it is covered or not.
There are a variety of different materials and types of covers to choose from. Patio furniture covers are made to protect you outdoor furniture from the elements. There are covers that are made especially for storing away your patio furniture in the winter months which will protect the cushions and frames from the weather conditions.
A person that lives in a rainy climate or a coastal area where their outdoor furniture is exposed to damp ocean air, needs to make sure that they choose the correct cover. They need covers that are water resistant and will keep the furniture dry. It also must be made of breathable materials so it will not keep in the moisture and be able to dry quickly.
A person that lives in an area that has a colder climate, and especially where there is snow and ice, will want to make sure they have the proper outdoor furniture covers. For these types of conditions it is recommended that you get covers that are heavy duty and will stand up to the elements.
If a person lives in a hot sunny climate they want to choose patio furniture covers that have UV protection. This is especially true if your furniture sits out in the open and is not protected by an awning. The sun can do a lot of damage to your patio furniture. It will dry out and fade the cushions, making them brittle and the fabric will fall apart. The sun can also do major damage to your patio furniture frames, especially teakwood and rattan.
To keep the cushions on your outdoor furniture looking good you should wash them on a regular basis. You can also spot clean them when something gets spilled on them. Most cushions have a protective coating applied to them. If your outdoor patio furniture doesn’t already have a protective coating you can apply one easily. This makes cleaning up spills easy and your cushions will not become stained.
The label on your patio cushions should have washing instructions. Most cushion covers can be removed and washed in a washing machine. You should never put the cushion covers in a dryer. A dryer will shrink the covers and you will not be able to get them back over the foam cushions. Instead putting them in the dryer you should lay them out flat to dry.
