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How to prepare outdoor furniture for spring and summer

Outdoor furniture is exposed to all kinds of weather, but with the proper care and maintenance, you can extend its lifespan. In this maintenance guide, you’ll find practical tips for cleaning, protecting, and storing your outdoor furniture.

A person is re-staining a wooden outdoor table with a brush next to a can of TRIXIG outdoor wood stain.

How to care for outdoor furniture

To help you take care of your wooden outdoor furniture and make it last longer, we have created the TRIXIG series with everything you need for DIY, assembling furniture, and caring for and repairing indoor and outdoor furniture. Use the paint brushes and colourless outdoor wood stain to re-stain wooden outdoor furniture, and the tools to tighten screws every year. 

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A wooden outdoor table with three brushes next to a can of TRIXIG outdoor wood stain placed on the table.

How to care for outdoor furniture

To help you take care of your wooden outdoor furniture and make it last longer, we have created the TRIXIG series with everything you need for DIY, assembling furniture, and caring for and repairing indoor and outdoor furniture. Use the paint brushes and colourless outdoor wood stain to re-stain wooden outdoor furniture, and the tools to tighten screws every year. 

How to clean and when to re-stain outdoor furniture

All our wooden outdoor furniture is pre-treated, but acacia, eucalyptus and other solid woods require a little care from time to time to prevent cracking and extend their lifetime. Clean wooden furniture with a mild soapy solution and cover it when not in use. We recommend re-staining with colourless TRIXIG outdoor wood stain when raindrops are absorbed instead of forming beads on the surface.
A close-up of a wooden table where raindrops are forming beads on the surface.

How to clean and when to re-stain outdoor furniture

All our wooden outdoor furniture is pre-treated, but acacia, eucalyptus and other solid woods require a little care from time to time to prevent cracking and extend their lifetime. Clean wooden furniture with a mild soapy solution and cover it when not in use. We recommend re-staining with colourless TRIXIG outdoor wood stain when raindrops are absorbed instead of forming beads on the surface.

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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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.

Care for parasols

Maintain its sun-worthy shine and give your parasol a thorough cleaning once a year. Simply fold it and remove the fabric from the frame and machine wash it. Follow the wash label. We also recommend that you fold the parasol when not in use. You can also use a TOSTERÖ cover to shield it from dirt, dust, pollen and rain. Just make sure it’s dry before covering, and store it in a cool and dry place indoors. 

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Care for parasols

Maintain its sun-worthy shine and give your parasol a thorough cleaning once a year. Simply fold it and remove the fabric from the frame and machine wash it. Follow the wash label. We also recommend that you fold the parasol when not in use. You can also use a TOSTERÖ cover to shield it from dirt, dust, pollen and rain. Just make sure it’s dry before covering, and store it in a cool and dry place indoors. 

Care for cushions and pads

To extend the life of your outdoor cushions and pads, clean them regularly. Store away when not in use, preferably in a cool, dry place indoors. A TOSTERÖ storage bag or box will help keep them in shape. Ensure the cushions are completely dry before closing the bag or box.
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A person is pulling out white outdoor chair cushions from a black TOSTERÖ outdoor storage box on a patio.

Care for cushions and pads

To extend the life of your outdoor cushions and pads, clean them regularly. Store away when not in use, preferably in a cool, dry place indoors. A TOSTERÖ storage bag or box will help keep them in shape. Ensure the cushions are completely dry before closing the bag or box.

Maintain your outdoor furniture with these little helpers

Protect your outdoor furniture from sun, wind, and rain with waterproof, affordable covers.

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