Planters - Tubs and Pots etc
When you move planters about on your deck, you
are often left with areas that have not 'faded' at the same rate as the rest of
the deck, or patches of algae growth under where the planters were. The damp
areas under planters are ideal for algae.
One way to prevent these problems is to place
the planters on metal plant stands - or even the small terra cotta 'feet' that
are available.
Algae Growth
Algae growth - after a damp winter for instance
- can soon be got rid of with a weak solution containing ordinary household
bleach. A cupful of bleach to 2 pints of water approx, usually does the trick on
decks - and patios!. Best applied with a brush, and make sure that it is all
rinsed off after cleaning.
Rust Marks
Rust marks can be removed using commercial rust
remover, or even a light sanding on a dry day. best paint the undersides of the
metal furniture to prevent this happening.
Grease Marks
Oil cleaning fluid - such as that sold for car
engine cleaning - can remove stubborn grease marks. Normal domestic washing-up
liquid will also work wonders - if applied with suitable quantities of elbow
grease. |
