http://www.pagodafurniture.co.uk The latest news and updates from Pagoda Furniture en-us http://www.pagodafurniture.co.uk/rss.xml Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:32:17 +0000 Outdoor furniture is a good investment and with proper care and cleaning, you can enjoy your outdoor furniture for many years. Use the following guide to care for your garden furniture before storing for the winter. You can clean most outdoor furniture with soap and water. A pressure washer with 12001350 psi is useful for cleaning many types of outdoor furniture, but you must use a low setting. In addition to cleaning, there are maintenance steps you can take to help your furniture last longer: Wicker outdoor furniture can be cleaned using a hose or pressure washer. Simply remove the cushions and spray off dirt and spills. If the wicker is especially dirty, use a sponge, mild soap and cold water to wash. Allow the furniture to dry completely. Then apply a paste wax to the frame to keep it shiny and water-resistant. Some types of wicker are weather-resistant, making care easier. Store cushions indoors and keep frames covered during the off-season. Wooden outdoor furniture that has been coated with an exterior-grade varnish can be cleaned using soapy water. Be sure to completely rinse the furniture with clean water. In addition before storing for the winter, lightly sand and apply a good coat of teak oil.Please note that all hardwoods overtime show cracks, movement and expansion. These are part of the natural weathering process and do not detract from the woods original strength and durability. Fabric outdoor furniture such as hammocks and cloth chairs should be machine-washed using the gentle cycle. Add bleach for white items. Hang outside to dry. To avoid shrinkage, stretch back over the frame before the fabric is completely dry. Frames should be cared for based on the material. Store fabric furniture indoors during the winter. Umbrellas require maintenance after being in storage. Covers need washing and umbrella frame joints need oiling. Wash covers using a soft-bristled brush, mild soap and cold water. Use a spray lubricant on the joints of a wire-frame umbrella. If you have a wooden-frame umbrella, use paste wax to restore its shine. Aluminum, wrought iron and steel frames require cleaning with water and mild soap. Many modern metal frames are rust-resistant or rust-free. If your metal furniture is not, paste wax or naval jelly can be used to protect from corroding or rusting. http://www.pagodafurniture.co.uk/news/id/9 http://www.pagodafurniture.co.uk/news/id/9 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:39:53 +0000 November has arrived in less than welcoming circumstances, bringing with it a trail of wind and rain to signify winters grasp taking hold making this a perfect time of the year to be thinking about garden furniture!You may consider it madness to be contemplating outdoor life in these conditions, but were not suggesting you should attempt an underwater barbecue or try to sit back and read the paper in a gale we simply dont want you to leave it too late to stock up for next year which is going to be a great year to enjoy life outdoors, we promise!As soon as any signs of good weather come along, demand for chairs, tables, parasols and everything else in our popular outdoor range experiences a surge, and you often find that by the time youve bought your accessories, the sun has gone inside again, and your chance to enjoy life in the light has passed.Instead, stock up now, so that youre ahead of the rush and ready to enjoy next summer. Thats a message that goes out to both stockists and homeowners, with retail units urged to order now to meet demand when you experience it, and garden enthusiasts advised to get your order in now to give you something to look forward to throughout the otherwise unfulfilling winter months. If youve got a conservatory, you could even use your furniture indoors with a garden view in order to give you a taste of whats to come, without having to brave the chill.As our headline suggests, we want you to get the furniture in, which is also sound advice to anyone already enjoying the Pagoda range. Our products are designed to withstand whatever Mother Nature throws at them, but if you want your favourite outdoor items to be in the best possible shape for 2010, why not bring them indoors perhaps to a shed or garage so that theyll be just a short dusting down away from being as good as new when the first warm rays of the new year shine through.Take a browse around the site now to decide which combination would look best in your garden next summer. http://www.pagodafurniture.co.uk/news/id/8 http://www.pagodafurniture.co.uk/news/id/8 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:44:47 +0000 We will be seeing plenty of dry and settled weather for many parts of the UK which will be accompanied by a good deal of sunshineIt looks like it is going to be very warm and humid for most of us particularly across inland areasAll in all rainfall predictions look below average and the sunshine forecast looks very encouragingSo crank up the BBQ and enjoy your Pagoda furniture http://www.pagodafurniture.co.uk/news/id/5 http://www.pagodafurniture.co.uk/news/id/5 Wed, 20 May 2009 08:22:24 +0000 The Pagoda Furniture Blog will keep you up to date on all our exciting developments on the website and with our collections.Check back regularly for new items, and feel free to use the comments system if you've got something to say! http://www.pagodafurniture.co.uk/news/id/4 http://www.pagodafurniture.co.uk/news/id/4