Terrace cleaning: Tips to care for, clean and sanitize your terrace
The terraces are back in prominence this summer, especially now, due to the measures established by the pandemic. In the current context, with greater restrictions in the interior, the exterior spaces of your premises are subjected to intensive use. Also, today more than ever, it is vitally important to keep them clean and disinfected.
Aware of all this, we have decided to show you some tricks that will keep the furniture in your premises shiny and safe. Without further ado, here we leave you the best tips to care for, clean, and sanitize your terrace.
Choose the right cleaning product for each material
The terrace furniture is becoming more varied in terms of its design and materials. The owners of the premises want to add their personal touch to these spaces and, consequently, the number of materials used for terrace furniture has increased. Therefore, to determine the necessary products to clean, we must take into account what material we have decided to design ours from.
How to clean plastic furniture
To clean and sanitize plastic furniture, there are different products that you can find on the market that are special for this material. We recommend you choose a professional and specific product; however, many people prefer to prepare their own product, which also removes dirt and is cheaper for everyday use. The most used mixture consists of a mixture of hot water and white vinegar to clean in equal parts and neutral soap. In any case, remember to always use soft clothes and avoid using metal scourers, as they could scratch your furniture.
How to clean wooden furniture
Wood is very delicate so you cannot use any type of product, we recommend you avoid bleach and other corrosive products. If the stains are superficial, this material is very easy to clean. You will only have to use a damp soapy cloth with which you can remove dust, crumbs, and other stains from the surface. Do not forget to use a soft cloth that does not scratch the surface of the furniture, cotton or microfiber cloths are the most suitable.
Also, if you want to keep your wooden furniture looking new, you can polish it from time to time. Thus, customers will think that the furniture is new.
How to clean metal furniture
Such furniture is easy to clean, whether it is metal, iron or aluminum. Use a synthetic bristle brush or scouring pad, wet it with mild liquid soap and water, and wipe it all over the metal to clean it. And yes, also, if you want its appearance to look better, you can add wax to make it shine more or varnishes that, at the same time, prevent it from rusting.
How to clean synthetic fiber furniture
Synthetic fiber must be cleaned carefully. First, wipe it with a cloth to remove any dust or other things that may be on the surface. Then, apply some salt water and vinegar and rub the surface using a microfiber cloth. Finally, we recommend you wipe another cloth, this time dry, to remove any moisture.
How to clean wicker furniture
Wicker is a very beautiful material and is ideal for the terrace furniture, but it is also very delicate. In the same way, we have to clean carefully and with products that are not very strong. For this reason, we recommend that you only use a mixture of a little water and mild soap and that you spread it over the entire surface. Then scrub the surface with a synthetic bristle brush or rag. Finally, dry it carefully with a cloth to remove any moisture.
If you want your wicker furniture to last longer and have more shine, you can apply a special furniture polish. Remember to use a dry rag for this.
How to clean the floor of my terrace
The terrace floor is also important. Besides sweeping to make sure there is no food or drink on the floor, it is good to mop every day before and after opening and at quieter times. Each floor has its special treatment, the important thing is that you do not use products that spoil it quickly. The more natural the product, the better.
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Choose furniture that is easy to clean
Sometimes, when we go to buy furniture for our terraces, we look more at the design and the price than at other things that are equally or even more important. For example, choosing furniture made of materials that make terrace cleaning and maintenance easier is crucial, since it will allow us to have the terrace ready with minimal effort, without constantly cleaning and allowing the staff to focus on other tasks with a greater return.
As we have already discussed on other occasions within this blog, polypropylene is an ideal material. As we show you in this video, all you have to do is spray the furniture with your trusted cleaning and disinfection company.
All of your professional terrace cleaning needs in all states and towns in Australia should be handled by an outside or outsourced professional maintenance and cleaning service.
