How to Clean Beach Chairs

1. Remove sand and debris.
2. Mix mild soap and water in a bucket.
3. Dip a soft-bristle brush in the soapy water and scrub the entire frame.
4. Rinse with fresh water.
5. Let your furniture air-dry completely.

Store or cover wood-framed chairs when not in use, and keep them out of direct sunlight as much as possible. This Family Handyman article suggests applying a sealant, such as exterior polyurethane with UV blockers, for extra protection. Do this annually (or more frequently if your furniture gets a lot of use) before each busy beach season to ensure your chairs are ready for relaxation.

Rust occurs when iron oxidizes, and since aluminum doesn't contain iron, it cannot rust. However, it can corrode. Saltwater and even moist, salty air can cause corrosion. A  Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd. article suggests shielding aluminum furniture with a protective coating such as car wax, exterior paint, or a silicone spray like WD-40.

1. Remove any cushions.
2. Clear away loose dirt with a dry vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.
3. Mix mild dish soap and water in a bucket.
4. Wash away dirt using the soapy solution and a clean cloth. (An old toothbrush works great in reaching into tight curves and twisted pieces.)
5. Rinse your furniture with clean water and let it air-dry.

Wrought iron is prone to rust—especially in oceanside settings, but you can protect your furniture by keeping it dry. Cover your chairs or store them in a garage or shed when you're done using them. For extra protection, apply car wax, WD-40, or exterior paint after your chairs have been cleaned and dried.

1. Mix mild dish soap and warm water in a bucket.
2. Use a clean cloth or soft-bristle brush to wipe the surfaces of your furniture.
3. Rinse with clean water and let your furniture air-dry.

HDPE can be left out all year and doesn't need much protection, but there's nothing wrong with covering or storing your chairs when you're not using them. If you want to do a deep clean, spray off your seats using a high-pressure power washer (not to exceed 1,500 psi), then follow up with the above cleaning method. We recommend doing this annually before the summer season.

1. Take off any cushions.
2. Remove sand and dust with a dry vac (to get in those tiny nooks and crannies).
3. Mix a bit of mild dish soap with water in a bucket.
4. Gently scrub the wicker with soapy water and a soft-bristle brush. Use a toothbrush to get hard-to-reach spots.
5. Rinse your furniture with water and dry it thoroughly with a clean cloth.

Cover and store wicker furniture when it's not in use. We recommend both steps to keep dust from collecting on your chairs while sitting in your garage or shed. It means less work later on when you pull them out of storage.

Properly store your seats when they aren't in use—don't leave them in a haphazard heap in your shed—this takes up more space than necessary and could damage your furniture. Put stackable chairs in a tower in the corner of your storage space, and don't place things on top of them, as it can tear the seats’ fabric. Folding chairs should not be stacked. Instead, hang them on hooks, slide them beneath tables, or lean them against walls.

1. Mix mild detergent and water in a bucket.
2. Using a clean cloth, rub down all the surfaces of your furniture.
3. Rinse with clean water.
4. Let your chairs air-dry completely.

Prolonged exposure to the sun's intense heat and UV rays can warp and fade injection-molded plastic seats, giving them a chalky look. Plus, these chairs are lighter, so a blustery day can push them right into the water (and we don't want plastic in our oceans). Store your plastic furniture in the off-season and use car wax or silicone spray with UV protection to shield it from the sun.

1. Brush or rinse off loose sand and debris before they can become embedded in the fabric.
2. Create a mixture of ¼ cup mild soap per gallon of lukewarm water in a bucket.
3. Apply the mixture to spills right away with a clean cloth.
4. Rinse thoroughly and let your cushions air-dry.