Outdoor furniture will be as good as new: a product from the kitchen will help refresh it

Outdoor or garden furniture is subject to harsher conditions than home furniture. It's constantly exposed to sunlight and sometimes gets wet in the rain, which makes it fade, get dirty, and get damaged quickly, and thus requires regular cleaning.

Experts also say that they need to be protected. According to House Digest, an ordinary lemon is suitable for this task. It will help refresh outdoor furniture and restore its beautiful appearance.

Lemon is considered one of the best natural cleaning products. It disinfects, removes stains, dissolves dirt, and deodorizes, leaving a fresh scent. The fruit is also usually cheaper than specialty cleaners, and it's not only suitable for wood, but also other types of materials such as plastic, metal, or glass. For outdoor furniture, you can use lemon in various forms to fight dirt, mold, and fading. But first, test its effect on an inconspicuous area.

So, one effective way is to prepare an all-purpose cleaner by mixing fresh lemon juice, warm water, and white vinegar in a spray bottle. This mixture can then be used to wipe down metal, wicker, plastic, or wooden furniture. Apply it to a cloth and then treat the surface.

If there is mold or moss on the wooden parts, mix lemon juice and a little salt and apply the mixture to the surface. Give it time to work and then wipe off any traces with a brush.

Lemon oil works well as a polish for outdoor furniture. It works well on wood, cane, or rattan. To make your lemon oil, mix one part lemon juice, two parts vinegar, and two parts olive oil. Apply this mixture to the surface with a microfiber cloth. If you are working with wood, move along its natural grain. After treatment, be sure to remove the excess with a clean towel.

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