Plastic Garden Furniture
When one pictures plastic garden furniture, you typically think of the cheap white molded chairs that are abundant in grocery stores in the summer for under $10.00, but plastic outdoor furniture can actually be very stylish.
No one can argue with the ease of care that this furniture offers. It is virtually indestructible and weathers the elements well and now, you can get it in stylish designs too!
Buy Plastic Garden Furniture
Plastic garden furniture comes in styles from sleek and modern to ornate Victorian to classic wicker. You can get sleek chaise chairs with backs that raise and quick drying material for pool side plus a variety of styles in end tables and dining tables - even one that slides out to expand your table seating.
If you like to serve drinks don't forget to buy a resin bar cart that you can wheel around the deck with your mixers and ice.
Some plastic garden furniture is now made to mimic styles that were traditionally made from other, harder to care for, materials. Wicker, a porch staple since the turn of the last century, is beautiful but does not wear well when exposed to the elements. Now you can buy any shape, style or color in resin - it looks exactly the same! They also make cast iron look alike resin outdoor furniture, much lighter and no rusting.
One downside of plastic garden furniture is that it does not breathe well and can make for sticky, clammy seating - this can be rectified by simply using cushions. Make sure you get cushions that are made from materials that are durable enough for outdoor use as recommended in our article on outdoor furniture cushions. On the upside, however resin plastic outdoor furniture does not get hot when standing in the sun and is extremely resistant to chlorine and suntan oil making it a perfect material for pool furniture.
Cleaning plastic garden furniture is a breeze! Remove the cushions before cleaning and spray the piece with a garden hose. If there are scratches or marks, you can use a mild abrasive to remove them. If you find mold or mildew use a solution of 1 gallon of water, 1 cup bleach and 2 cups detergent. You can also buy a special resin cleaner that claims to get rid of pollution stains on your furniture. It comes in a can and you spray it on - I've never tried it myself so I can't say how well it works! When the outdoor season is over, you should bring your furniture inside, or at least cover them with furniture covers to protect them from the harsh winter elements.
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