Garden Furniture Care

Cheap teak oil goes sticky in UK damp and bleach ruins rattan. Here’s what to skip for garden furniture care and why.

New patio sets need more than just a clean. Here's what a UK starter kit actually costs (£30-60) and why buying individual products often leaves gaps in your care routine.

Found rust on your metal garden furniture? Don't just spray it. This UK verdict explains when a converter works and when you must sand and repaint to stop the rust for good.

Is your washing-up liquid strong enough for garden furniture? We compare it to specialist cleaners to see which actually works for plastic, metal, teak and rattan.

Teak oil makes softwood sticky. Here's the right oil for pine, teak, and acacia based on UK weather and wood grain.

UK winters are damp, not just cold. Plastic bins trap condensation and ruin cushions. Here's how to store them so they survive the season.

Saggy garden cushions don't always mean a new set. Here's how to restore support with a simple insert kit, plus the low-cost care routine that stops it happening again.

Your cushions are damp and musty after the UK rain. Waterproof spray might make cotton cushions grow mould faster. Here's the right choice for polyester vs cotton.

Grey, stained cushions? Don't throw them away. Here's how to clean garden cushions safely, including the colourfastness test that prevents printed polyester from bleeding.

Welding cast aluminium furniture is a bad idea. The weld is weaker than the original metal, making it unsafe. Here's the honest verdict on repairing cast vs tubular frames.