How to Clean Patio Furniture

I love spring; the longer days, the abundant opportunities to bbq, the sunshine, and the trees! Oh the trees!

This is the time to pull out all of the patio furniture that has been stored away for the colder winter months. Unfortunately, sometimes it comes out of storage looking not quite as pretty as when it went in. Since buying new patio furniture every year simply isn’t practical…(anyone else notice how expensive patio furniture is these days?), cleaning it up is a much cheaper endeavor. In the spirit of working smarter and not harder, here’s a few ways to get your patio furniture back up to par quickly so you can spend less time cleaning and more time barbequing!

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

There was once a time when popcorn ceilings were all the rage. Hard to believe, I know. Unfortunately, back then, this “desired” look was achieved with the use of asbestos. If your house was built prior to 1990, there’s a good chance that your popcorn ceiling contains this harmful chemical. That being said, it’s best to consult a professional and leave it alone. The best thing you can do is getting it removed, but don’t try doing it yourself. If your house was built after 1990 it should be safe to clean. Proceed with caution and don’t take any unnecessary risks. Most people aren’t looking at your ceiling anyway.

If you have determined that your popcorn ceiling is safe to clean: