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Outdoor furniture maintenance guide

Spending time outdoors? Daydream, chit-chat, catnap and savour delicious flavours. You don’t worry about the quality of your outdoor furniture, because we’ve done all the thinking and researching for you. From choosing durable materials to adding extra protection against the elements. Just enjoy!

A hand holding a paint brush, covering the back of a wooden outdoor chair with stain.
A hand holding a paint brush, covering the back of a wooden outdoor chair with stain.

Care for gazebos

Always remove the gazebo roof in windy conditions or heavy rain. Clean regularly, outside and inside. Follow the wash label. Regularly re-stain a wooden gazebo frame to prevent cracks. A steel frame is easier to care for with a mild soapy solution. Before storing, clean the fabric and let it dry thoroughly and store in a cool, dry place. TOSTERÖ storage bags or box can be used for the gazebo roof and curtains.

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Grey BONDHOLMEN outdoor dining table and chairs for four people to enjoy dinner outside on the deck under a fabric gazebo.
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Easy-care furniture materials

Aluminium, plastic, plastic rattan and steel are maintenance-free outdoor furniture materials. Just make sure to keep the pieces clean with a mild soapy solution. Cover or store them away at the end of the season in a cool, dry place like a garage, carport or basement – especially plastic and plastic rattan pieces that can crack in freezing temperatures.

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Outdoor chairs, one single and others stacked by a wall, with an outdoor table holding a coffee pot, a bag and tools.
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Little-extra-care furniture materials

Acacia, eucalyptus and other solid woods usually require a little care from time to time. Clean with a mild soapy solution, cover when not in use. All our wooden outdoor furniture is pre-treated with stain or paint. We recommend re-staining to prevent cracking and extend its lifetime. How often you re-stain depends on location, usage and exposure to the elements. For example, furniture in open air needs re-staining when rain drops are absorbed instead of forming small beads. If painted furniture begins to flake or look worn, repaint or touch up with paint for outdoor use.

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A hand holding a paint brush, painting the wooden slats on a piece of outdoor furniture with stain.
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