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The winter season is in full swing, and if your patio furniture is still outside and starting to collect snow, it's important that you put it into storage very soon. Keeping patio furniture outside during the winter weather can wear it out before its time, shortening the overall life of your furniture. This article will give you some guidelines for how to best store your patio furniture in RI, to preserve it and keep it usable for as long as possible. Glass, Metal, and Tile Patio furniture that is made of glass, metal, and tile (usually patio tables) can stand up to the winter weather better than most other types of furniture. However, it is still better to keep it out of the snow and in a safe storage area. The simplest thing to do is to just move your table into your garage to keep it out of the snow. If you don't have room to set your table there, you may have to disassemble it so that it takes up less room. If you do have to disassemble the table, make sure you do so carefully and store each piece with sufficient padding. This is especially important for glass and tile, which can be broken if they're not stored properly during the winter months. Upholstery If you have upholstered patio furniture, it is essential to get them out of the snow as soon as possible. Upholstery (even the durable kind designed for outdoor use) can sustain damage over the long winter months, causing the fabric to slowly wear thin. First and foremost, remove the cushions from the furniture, if they're removable, and stack them in a dry storage space, like your garage or basement. This will help to preserve the cushions and prevent them from being squashed or warped when you stack the furniture, which is the next step. Wipe down the furniture to remove any dirt and moisture. Then, to save on space, stack chairs of the same size together before putting them into storage. This will allow them to fit in a corner of your garage or basement. You may also want to throw a blanket or drop cloth over the furniture to keep it from collecting dust. Wicker Wicker is a fairly durable material, but sudden temperature changes and ice accumulation can cause the wicker to wear down and begin cracking and peeling. If your wicker patio furniture comes with upholstered cushions, remove them and store them as described above. If you are storing the wicker in your garage, and the garage gets below freezing, you may want to find another storage area for your wicker furniture. If there is any moisture in the wicker and it freezes, the ice can cause some damage to the fibers. It is better to store the furniture in a basement or other area that stays above freezing. As a Last Resort If you really don't have any place or any means of storing your patio furniture during the winter, and you're unable to rent a storage unit for it, then there is one option you can use as a last resort. Remove any cushions and the table umbrella (if you have one) and store them somewhere in your home. Then find some durable drop cloths and use them to cover the furniture to help protect it from the snow. Though it's not an ideal situation, it is better than completely exposing your patio furniture to the elements. If you need more tips on proper care and storage of your patio furniture in RI, then contact a local retailer.
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