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# co-friendly: HDPE is often produced using recycled plastics. The same material used to produce milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles and margarine tubs are repurposed into HDPE lumber. Additionally, resin furniture is an eco-friendly alternative to wood. Although wood is a renewable resource, replanting efforts cannot keep up with global deforestation.
# Attractiveness: Often made to resemble wood, resin can be manipulated to emulate wood grain, as well feature any color of the rainbow. Matching a patio set to your deck and color scheme is easier than ever. Choose from natural earth tones to wild pinks and yellows for the more adventurous.
# Portability: Resin is lightweight enough (usually 40-50 lbs per chair) for easy moving and storage.
# Low Maintenance: Because of its resistance to weather and UV damage, resin is the ultimate outdoor accessory. It’s even resistant to damage from chlorine and saltwater so bring it

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During summer, a cozy and comfortable patio furniture by the pool side is all you need to spend the evenings with friends and family. Patio furniture helps us to unwind in the natural environment. To maintain the patio furniture you have to put in a little bit of time and effort. Patio furniture are exposed to snow, dust, dirt, rain and sun. All these factors give them a shabby, dingy look. In order to help them regain their old beauty, it is essential to clean them. The basic cleaning tips for patio furniture given here will solve your query of what is the best way to clean patio furniture.

Cleaning Tips for Wood Patio Furniture
Firstly, clean the entire surface of the wood patio furniture with the help of a dry brush to remove the loose dust and debris. Rub the scratched or chipped surfaces of the wood with a sandpaper to make the surface even. Take a bucket of lukewarm water and add some mild soap into it. Use it to clean the wood furniture with the help of a sponge. Make sure you squeeze out most of the excess water from the sponge before you apply it to the wood otherwise the polish of the wood may get affected due to the detergent. Wash off the wooden surface with clean water and allow it to dry under the sun. The best way to clean wood patio furniture is using wood wash. Follow the guidelines provided by the manufacturer to use the wood wash. Then, rinse it off with water and dry off with a towel. For the purpose of protection of wood patio furniture from outdoor elements special oils like teak oil are available in the market. You can apply a coat of baby oil or vegetable oil as well.

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I prefer the natural methods as I have pets - and chemicals are not good for any of us!!!Ticks hate basil; you can create a non-toxic spray: Get a grown basil plant; crush it; put into 2 quarts of water and soak it for 2 hrs; strain it and put in spray bottle; spray everywhere you think they might be - its harmless to us and pets, but repels ticks.
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