Outdoor furniture can often be refreshed without replacing it, but identify its material before starting. Wood needs a different approach from metal or woven furniture. In particular, a pressure washer can damage wooden surfaces when used as a convenient all-purpose cleaning tool.

Match Garden Furniture Cleaning to the Material

Follow the maker's care instructions and begin with a gentle compatible method. Let pieces dry before covering them, and avoid leaving furniture standing on persistently wet ground. Suitable covers and a sheltered storage position reduce the moisture exposure that makes future cleaning harder.

Wood, metal and woven outdoor furniture benefit from different care rather than one aggressive wash.