Storage Bench Care
You've put a lot of thought into your storage benches, and you'll want to keep them in good working - and perfectly presentable - order for years to come. Here, we'll discuss some easy tips you can use to maintain the productivity and presence of your outdoor storage benches, whether wooden, metal or plastic. Everyday Care In general, as with most furniture, outdoor storage benches can benefit from a good periodic rub-down with soap and water. Unfinished wood outdoor benches, however, will last longer the drier they're kept. For these, spot clean as needed; tough stains from weather or foliage can be treated with special outdoor furniture cleaners. Metal Storage Bench Maintenance Soap and water, again, is the simplest, quickest way to clean metal storage benches. If not already treated with a rust-resistant coating, metal benches can benefit from a protective coat of paste wax. Plastic Storage Bench Maintenance Plastic benches are durable, and most don't need any rigorous treatments or harsh or special cleaners - soap and water will do the trick. If your plastic storage bench does acquire a stain, however, you can apply a plastic-safe cleaner; just make sure to read all labels on the cleaning product first. |  |
Wood Storage Bench Maintenance
If your wooden indoor or outdoor bench is varnished or coated, feel free to clean it with a gentle soap, water and soft cloths; oil-based cleaners are also appropriate to use. Outdoor storage benches generally need refinishing every few years; painted benches will need a fresh coat when paint starts to peel or chip. Help keep outdoor benches pristine longer by covering them during colder months, unless they're made of an extremely durable wood such as cedar or teak.
