Want to give that grimy, grungy outdoor furniture a facelift? It's easy with a good cleaning. For plastic furnishings mix a little dish soap, some borax, and half a cup of peroxide into one gallon of water. Let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes and use it to scrub all your plastic outdoor furniture with a nylon brush before rinsing well. Just test a small area first to be sure the peroxide does not react negatively with the furniture.
For wood furniture, oil the wood surfaces with a sealant or preservative that is appropriate to the material. You can clean the furniture a couple of times a month with an oil soap. For metal furniture, use soapy water and elbow grease. Remove any rust or stains with sand paper. You can also repaint the entire piece with a rust prohibiting paint or a metal varnish. And don't forget to periodically clean your furniture throughout the summer - don't let pollen or bird droppings sit on it and cover it up if you won't be using it for a while.
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