Caring for Your Aluminum Patio Furniture Set

Aluminum patio furniture is the preferred material for outdoor patio furniture across the board, and with just a little bit of effort, caring for your aluminum chairs and other aluminum patio furniture set items will be a simple process. In addition to being easy, maintenance and care will add years to your aluminum outdoor chairs and tables. Follow these simple steps to long lasting lounge furniture.

• Chlorine, suntan lotions and natural body oils can slowly corrode the finish on an aluminum chair. Homeowners should try to avoid this because once corrosion begins, dirt will settle into the metal, and fungus and mildew will then establish itself and fester.


• For this reason, aluminum patio furniture should be washed with warm water and mild soap periodically. Use only non-abrasive, non-bleach and non-oil based soap, and particular attention should be paid to the underside and joints. This occasional washing will not only remove these harmful elements, but it will also renew the furniture's original shine.


• Scuffmarks are frequently made all over your aluminum dining chair, table or furniture. These can be removed using a slightly abrasive sponge or cleaner.


• Deep scratches made on your aluminum chairs and tables can be sanded down using super fine sandpaper or a wire brush.


• Holes and larger damage made to your aluminum patio table and chairs should be dealt with in the following manner. Begin by removing all surface rust and paint. Add a panel of wire mesh to larger holes and areas of repair. For such damage, you can use auto body repair products such as Bondo. Spread on in a smooth even layer and allow to dry. Once completely dried, sand down any imperfections to an even level, dust off and spray or brush paint.


• Baby oil or car wax can be used to protect furniture and will add a glossy shine to your aluminum patio furniture set. For textured finishes, use mineral or baby oil, and on non-textured finish use car wax.

Finally, all outdoor furniture will benefit from the useful but often overlooked patio furniture covers.