Cleaning Rod Iron Furniture

The most basic cleaner for patio furniture requires no more than a little soapy water.

Cleaning rod iron furniture.

If your wrought iron has rust on it use a coarse wire brush or sandpaper to brush it off. When the piece of wrought iron or a section of a larger piece is cleaned to your liking rinse the soapy water away with a garden hose. Go over the wrought iron with a dry paintbrush to remove any tiny rust flakes or dirt. Don t use the strongest setting on a spray attachment which could damage the wrought iron.

Scrub the wrought iron with a dry wire brush. If the coating has worn away paint over it again with a clear metal varnish. What you will need to clean your wrought iron patio furniture a bucket of warm water pressure washer optional an outdoor all purpose cleaner for those of you that have a pressure washer liquid dishwashing detergent a sponge steel wool the softer kind how to clean wrought iron outdoor furniture. On intricate pieces dip a small nylon scrubbing brush a toothbrush will work in soapy water and use it to scrub crevices and tight curves.

A mild dishwashing soap or laundry detergent is perfect for all patio pieces from wicker furniture to even the most challenging metals like wrought iron and cast iron furniture. To clean wrought iron wipe it down with warm soapy water. This will remove any loose or flaking rust. Then rinse the wrought iron off with clean water to get rid of all of the soap.

Wipe wrought iron furniture with the sponge using a circular motion to scrub away all dirt and debris. Start by scrubbing the rust lightly with a wire brush. A handled scrub brush can also allow you to clean hard to reach areas on your wrought iron tables and chairs. If there are rust stains but no flakes dip a very fine steel wool pad into kerosene and brush out the stains.

If a hose is unavailable dump a second bucket of clean water over the soapy wrought iron to rinse it. Scrub hard enough to remove any rust flakes but be careful not to scratch the paint unless the rust is so bad that the furniture needs repainting. Cast or wrought iron is mostly used for gates and rails though you may come across benches made from this. So make a point of getting these off with a cleaning wipe whenever you spot them.

To clean the furniture more thoroughly or if you need to remove stains from the furniture apply detergent to a soft brush and scrub with a bit more water than you used for the routine cleaning. Once done place the furniture in the sun or use a hair dryer to dry the furniture completely. On outdoor furniture or railings you can spray the wrought iron with a garden hose. Rinse the sponge frequently and add more dish soap as necessary if your outdoor patio furniture is particularly dirty.

Rinse with clear water.