Caring For Your Wrought Iron Patio Furniture

Once you have purchased a set of wrought iron patio furniture it is wise to take the time to learn how to keep it looking like new. You'll find that a little care and maintenance will help extend the life of your wrought iron patio furniture.

The basics

It's best to wash your wrought iron patio furniture with warm, soapy water. Consider washing wrought iron patio furniture seasonally to keep it looking its best. Avoid corrosion issues by maintaining the painted finish of your wrought iron patio furniture. If you see a nick in the paint, touch it up immediately.

Protect the gloss on non-textured wrought iron patio furniture with a little automotive wax. If your wrought iron patio furniture has texture to it, try using mineral or baby oil.
Wipe down any spots left from suntan lotions or insect repellents to avoid permanent discoloration.

Conquering stains

Despite the fact that most manufacturers of wrought iron patio furniture complete each piece with a stain resistant finish, you might have an occasional stain appear from time to time. The best solution is to sand with spot with a light sand paper and touch up with paint.

What about rust?

Most likely the protective finishes applied to your wrought iron patio furniture will ward off rust, but if it does occur simply wash the area with warm, soapy water, sand the area and apply a new coat of paint.

A couple of helpful hints for painting wrought iron patio furniture

Apply thin coats of paint to your wrought iron patio furniture.

Allow each coat of paint to dry thoroughly before applying another coat to your wrought iron patio furniture.

If the paint doesn't seem to be sticking, you may need to sand your wrought iron patio furniture with steel wool.

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