Wilko's 90p buy will get your rusty garden furniture gleaming for the rest of summer – just wet with water & wipe
IF your garden furniture is looking a little worse for wear, a simple step can give it an instant revamp.
Your outdoor set will look as good as new with this handy hack.
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Summer is here and many of us are looking to soak up the sun in your gardens.
And if your patio furniture needs a little spruce up after the harsh winter weather, don't fret.
You can instantly transform your rusty table and chairs with a budget buy.
Laura Carter from the online retailer Furniturebox has shared go-to technique for revamping your furniture.
Brillo pad hack
According to the expert, all you need is a brillo pad to spruce up your rusty metal outdoor furniture.
Nothing dates outdoor furniture more than rust but thankfully, it can be easily cleaned off.
And what better way to do so than using an inexpensive Brillo pad, which prove to be great for surfaces such as steel or cast iron.
You can pick up Brillo pads for just 90p from your local Wilko's.
Begin by wetting your furniture and then rub it with the pad before rinsing with water.
However, you'll want to be careful as Brillo pads can also scratch the surface of your furniture if you're too aggressive.
How to DIY transform your patio this summer
Cleaning wooden furniture
And if you want to revitalise wooden outdoor furniture or sets with upholstery, opt for white distilled vinegar.
This household staple can instantly remove bacteria, dirt, and grime without harming the wood.
You can pick up a bottle of white distilled vinegar for just 35p from Tesco.
Since white vinegar is a mild acid, it has proved useful in a range of household cleaning tasks.
It's important to dilute the vinegar, using equal parts water, especially when using it on wooden furniture.
Other outdoor cleaning hacks
You can also use a potato to remove rust from your outdoor furniture.
Plus, a popular drink can be used to tackle rust on your grill this summer.
And a budget-friendly solution can help revitalise your rattan garden set.
Another buy will help to transform your mouldy outdoor garden furniture.
An 80p item will lift stubborn algae from your garden fence this summer.
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