I’m a DIY expert – three cheap ways to clean wooden garden furniture and make it look brand new

A DIY expert has revealed the cheap cleaning methods you can use on your wooden garden furniture.

Wooden furniture can last you for years if you look after it properly – and each type of wood has it’s own way to be handled.

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Pollen residue, food stains, dirt can leave your wooden furniture looking worse for wear.

Jimmy Englezos, Senior Brand Manager at Ronseal recommended an annual clean and oil of your garden furniture will keep it in good condition.

but there’s a few other tips you can do to to make sure it lasts for years to come, reports the Express.

Oak furniture

Oak wood is popular because of its low maintenance material – but it’s also one of the most expensive woods – so you need treat it with care.

Prevention is better than a cure when it comes to spillage as oak is porous.

Use a damp cloth to remove dirt and then seal the wood with wax or oil.

For lighter stains, Mr Englezos said mayonnaise rubbed into it can banish stains and light scuffs.

For darker coloured stains sand the wood slightly and coat it in oil to bring it back to life.

Teak furniture

Teak is becoming a popular material to use in garden furniture – and there’s a simple way to make it withstand the test of time.

The DIY expert said: “A scrubbing brush lightly along the grain is key to cleaning and maintaining this wood.

“If you scrub too hard then the wood might ‘blonde’. Don’t worry if this does happen. The beautiful natural grey of this wood will return if you leave the furniture in the sun.”

To keep teak in good condition, Mr Englezos suggests covering it when not in use to prevent irrepressible damage from bird poo.

Pine furniture

Pine is a super affordable wood – but it’s also the least durable.

The DIY expert recommends sealing your pine with stain or timber sealant to protect it from spills.

“If the worst does happen, you can also use toothpaste and baking soda as a way to lift wood stains,” he adds.

Mix the two together and rub onto the stain until it feels warm, then wipe away with a clean, damp cloth.