If you decide to purchase new garden furniture, you naturally want to enjoy it for as long as possible. To ensure this, it is crucial to maintain your garden furniture properly. This also includes protecting your furniture, particularly with an eye to the winter period. By following the advice on this page, you ensure that your garden furniture is fully equipped to withstand the winter.
- Store your garden furniture in a sheltered space if possible
- Ensure proper covering of your garden furniture
- Avoid placing garden furniture directly on the lawn
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- Extra tips for your garden furniture during winter
Storing garden furniture indoors
Do you have a spacious garden shed or a large garage? Then it is often wise to store your garden furniture there during the winter months. If you have wooden garden furniture, it is important to ensure adequate ventilation. This helps prevent problems such as discolouration, mould or damage from insects, such as woodworm.
Diseases, moulds and pests can be very troublesome for garden enthusiasts, especially if your hard work in the garden is undone by these invisible enemies. Fortunately, there are solutions, as you can read in this article.
An extra tip for those storing wooden garden furniture indoors is to use garden furniture stain. This product has multiple functions: it slows down greying and prevents soiling, so your furniture will look clean and tidy indoors until it can go back outside after winter.
Do pay attention to where you store your garden furniture. It is better not to store it near a condensation boiler, as the combination of dryness and heat can cause your valuable furniture to crack.
Covering garden furniture? Watch out for mould.
Nowadays you will find various options on the market to protect not only your complete garden furniture set, but also individual items. It is advisable to use special protective covers and other protective materials for items such as garden cushions, plastic or plastic garden furniture, and the barbecue. However, be careful when covering (teak) wooden garden furniture. There is also a risk of mould formation when simply covering this furniture, which you naturally want to avoid.
Do not place your garden furniture on the lawn
In spring and summer, many people like to place their garden furniture on the lawn, as the green surroundings are inviting. But as autumn approaches and the fine days are over, it is advisable to move your garden furniture to the terrace, especially if storing indoors is not an option.
Placing your garden furniture on a hard surface such as the terrace helps prevent moss and algae growth. Teak wooden furniture generally does not need to be treated to get through the winter. If your garden furniture is very dirty or if you prefer non-greyed furniture, you can always use a teak cleaner, oil or protector.
Aluminium furniture in your garden? No problem during winter!
Aluminium garden furniture is gaining in popularity because, despite a higher purchase price, it excels in durability. This furniture, made from aluminium, can remain outside all winter without worry. For cleaning, you use a maintenance product that does not leave scratches.
What to do with plastic garden furniture?
Plastic garden furniture is still very popular due to its attractive price. This furniture, made from plastic or synthetic materials, can remain outside without problems during the winter. However, it is advisable to place it under a roof or cover it with a tarpaulin to prevent discolouration from precipitation or dirt.
Is it wise to treat the table top?
It is a good idea to treat your table top, especially if it is made of wood such as teak or oak. By treating the table top, you protect it against rain, snow and sun. This keeps your table looking nicer and lasts longer. If your table is made of metal or plastic, treating is less important, but it can help keep the colour nice and prevent rust or discolouration. Make sure you choose a treatment that suits the material of your table.
Extra tips for your garden furniture during winter
By following the information provided earlier, you can protect most garden furniture well against winter conditions. But we have a few more valuable tips for you.
- If you choose to leave your garden furniture outside and cover it, consider securing the protective cover extra firmly with rope or a bungee cord. This prevents the cover from blowing away in winter.
- Using a protective cover for your garden furniture in winter? Then ensure a raised point in the middle of the cover so that water can drain off properly.
- Always store the lounge cushions from your lounge set indoors! Many people leave them under a protective cover outside in winter but are unaware of the moisture that can seep in through the seams and damage the cushions. The only exception to this is all-weather cushions, which can in principle remain outside
Also read: Covering garden furniture or not? This is what you need to know and What do you do with garden furniture in winter?
