{"id":673,"date":"2017-07-21T17:16:33","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T21:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/buyershomestore.com\/?p=673"},"modified":"2018-05-03T15:26:47","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T19:26:47","slug":"summer-patio-ready-outdoor-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buyershomestore.com\/summer-patio-ready-outdoor-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Is Here! Is Your Patio Ready for the Outdoor Fun?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Here in Florida, summer\u2019s what we live for! The beaches, warm breezes, pool parties, and entertaining outdoors is what we wait all year to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t really matter where you live, or how long or short your summer is. All that matters is we get one. Happy Dance!! <\/i> And the perfect way to enjoy this season is to spend time outside. But is your outdoor space ready for the fun?<\/span><\/p>\n Since most Floridians leave their patio furniture out year round, those tables and chairs will most likely need some TLC before sending out invites to your next backyard party. <\/span><\/p>\n A buildup of dirt and debris dulls the finish and shortens the life of patio furniture. Use a damp cloth to wipe off \u201cthe gunk.\u201d If the accumulation requires more work, use a few drops of dish soap in a bucket of water, and a scrub brush. Depending on how long it\u2019s been between cleanings, you may need to blast the furniture with a power washer. If so, we feel your pain.<\/span><\/p>\n Anything that appears unsafe or broken should get tossed in the trash. Then, check the bolts and screws and tighten any that need it. For moving parts and hinges, a couple of squirts of a lubricant, such as WD-40 or an all-purpose oil will quiet any squeals.<\/span><\/p>\n To avoid embarrassing situations like your mother-in-law getting up from her chair to at the barbecue with dirt stains on her hiney, you\u2019ll better pay attention to those nasty patio furniture cushions.<\/span><\/p>\n Remove the cushion covers and launder them. The cushions should be attended to with a vacuum, according to Bob Vila of This Old House fame. After you suck out the debris, scrub them clean with a solution of 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid in a gallon of warm water.<\/span><\/p>\nDo<\/i> sweat the small stuff<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n
Check Your Cushions<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n