The great spring cleaning in the garden!
The season of spring cleaning in the garden has arrived. After all winter our priority was mainly the cleaning of the living spaces inside the house, now it’s the turn for the terrace, garden furniture, awnings, pavilions, parasols to enter the “Great spring cleaning”. In the following lines we explain why it is important to clean and maintain cleanliness in the garden throughout the summer, not just at the beginning of the season.
Regular cleaning increases lifespan
Of course, spring cleaning starts with the first rays of the sun. Then you will clean the tiles on the terrace, the garden furniture, the fabric of the awnings, pavilions and parasols. This is inevitable considering that during the winter dust and dirt settled on all these surfaces. In the following you will find out how you can bring back to life all these surfaces in the garden. In order for this cleaning to be as effective as possible, we recommend that you take care of these surfaces throughout the summer, not just at the beginning of the season through the so-called “big spring cleaning”. Regular cleaning increases its lifespan. There are products special for almost any surface in the garden such as: solutions for cleaning terrace tiles, for cleaning and impregnating awnings, pavilions and parasols, for cleaning garden furniture with the help of these products, your terrace will shine and you will enjoy wonderful moments spent in the scented summer air.
Cleaning the patio properly
Cleaning should start with the terrace or balcony floor. You can do this with the help ofThe solution for cleaning tiles and stone surfaces from MELLERUD. This is ideal for cleaning patio tiles, tiles, stone, fine ceramics, ceramic tiles and natural stone. All you have to do is wet the surface to be cleaned and apply Mellerud Tile and Stone Surface Cleaning Solution pure or diluted up to 1:5, depending on grade of dirt. Then clean the surface with a brush or sponge and rinse with plenty of water. Your terrace will be clean and welcoming again.
Clean your garden furniture properly
Even if you have the cleanest terrace, you cannot enjoy it if the garden furniture is covered with dirt, traces of nicotine and grease stains from the last barbecue party. MELLERUD garden furniture cleaning solution is indicated for all types of synthetic materials, PVC, metal or varnished wood. A regular treatment of garden furniture with this solution can prevent the yellowing of PVC surfaces. Pour ½ cap into a bowl with 1 liter of warm water. Then wipe the dirty surface with the sponge soaked in the solution. Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth. For wooden surfaces dilute 1:10. Do not use the solution in a concentrated state. Use always a cloth or sponge to remove stubborn dirt.
Clean and maintain awnings, canopies and parasols
Now you are almost done. Cleaning and maintaining awnings, canopies and sunshades is part of garden cleaning and then you can enjoy your outdoor area for a long time. First of all, you should clean the cushions of the garden furniture, the awnings, the parasols, as well as the canopy or sunshade. For these we recommend you use the Solution for cleaning awnings and sun umbrellas from MELLERUD. First remove the dirt with a brush. The surface must be moistened before treatment. Depending on the degree of dirt, the solution can be used undiluted (for very dirty objects) or diluted for slightly dirty objects (add ½ cap in 10 liters of warm water). For heavily soiled objects, apply the solution with a sponge or soft brush and let it work. It is important to keep the surface moist. Remove any traces of dissolved dirt and rinse with plenty of water. For lightly soiled objects, apply the solution with a spray gun and let it work. Wash using a high-pressure water hose. The dirt will be removed and the surface will shine in the summer sun.
Important tip: To avoid the formation of mold, never close wet pavilions or umbrellas. Spring cleaning in the garden is ready! Once the items have dried you can give them water and dirt repellent protection in an additional step. All you have to do is spray MELLERUD Awning and Sunshade Impregnation Solution from a distance of approx. 25 cm on the unexposed side of the material. Do not rinse, the surface should only be slightly moistened. Let dry. Recommendation: Heat accelerates the protective effect. Therefore, use the solution in dry and warm weather. The sun does no harm!
Conclusion: Regular cleaning in the garden in the summer is just as important as the big spring cleaning at the beginning of the warm season. This ensures a longer life for your patio, garden furniture, awnings and sun umbrellas. And there is another advantage: in the summer the surfaces dry faster and you can enjoy your favorite place in the garden immediately after cleaning.
