Outdoor Parisian chairs give that sophisticated appeal to anyone’s patio space. They impress with their delicate and lightweight appearance and make your area cosier. Nevertheless, being placed outdoors, these plants require constant maintenance to maintain their appearance. Learn how you can keep your Parisian chairs without undergoing a lot of stress below.

  1. Clean Your Chairs Regularly

You may also notice dirt and dust deposits on your chairs after some time. Begin with washing them with a dust cloth at least once a week. Clean further with warm soapy water. The best soap to use is mild because it will not harm the material. Do not allow substances that might cause some abrasion on the surface of the finish. How to remove bad smells depends on the type of stain that cannot be removed easily; the use of a soft brush may assist here. Wash the chairs with running water and allow the chairs to dry in the sun.

  1. Protect from Sunlight

Natural light also spoils colours as it has more negative effects on colours than artificial light. If at all possible try and store your chairs in a shaded area. These can also be protected with patio umbrellas or you can also cover them with shade cloth. It is also advisable to remove the chairs and take them indoors each time they are not needed. This will assist them to stay longer than whenever they are produced without proper colour and brightness.

  1. Shield from Rain and Moisture

Parisian chairs are usually crafted out of wicker or bamboo, which doesn’t stand up well to water. If you have predicted rain you should always use your waterproof furniture protectors on your chairs. Ideally, they should be taken indoors during rainy periods of the year if possible. This eliminates chances of mould formation, mildew and other signs of water damage. In the cases where it’s too late and your chairs are already wet, then they should be dried using a towel if possible.

  1. Use Furniture Protectant

The furniture protectants assist in protecting your chairs from the exterior. Look for a protectant spray that is meant for use on outdoor furniture. Use it after 3-4 months based on the instructions on the product’s label. The spray will protect against fading, cracking and wear to a certain degree. It also provides an extra layer of urethane for UV protection if you are doing outdoor furniture for example.

  1. Tighten Any Loose Parts

Chairs used outdoors are likely to vibrate and become loose after some time often due to usage. Look at the chairs if there are any windows where screws or bolts were loosely screwed. Screw them all until the chairs are stiff enough to maintain a structural integrity. This step will stretch their duration and feel much more comfortable to the users. It is a job that can done almost in five minutes and the change is very noticeable.

  1. Store During Harsh Weather

Be prepared to move the chairs during winter or when there is a[ heavy downpour as this will affect their external appearance]. They can crack in the cold when it is ‘wet’, cold, and/or covered in snow, the material itself becomes brittle. It keeps them away from harsh weather conditions such as storms or hail if stored in a garage or shed.

 

Durable Parisian chairs have to be treated with a little bit of care so that they look great on your patio. Wash them frequently, keep them away from direct sunlight or rain and apply furniture protective varnishes. Safely secure any loosely connected parts, and stow the others away when there are unfavourable conditions of weather. With these few measures, your chairs will remain fashionable and should serve you for several years.

Author's Bio: 

The author of this article is experienced in this field. Using the experience, the author tried to make the readers aware of the maintenance tips of Parisian chairs.