Maintaining your outdoor kitchen is essential to ensuring the longevity of your furniture. Intense summer sun, rain, wind, dust, frost, snow and repeated freeze/thaw cycles are all factors that can weaken your furniture if it is not maintained regularly.
To help you preserve your outdoor kitchen season after season, here are some tips and best practices for effectively maintaining, cleaning and protecting your outdoor kitchen furniture.
Essentials for properly maintaining your outdoor kitchen
Here are the key points for extending the life of your outdoor kitchen :
- clean your furniture regularly with a soft, damp cloth.
- remove any stains immediately.
- only use mild, non-aggressive cleaning products.
- avoid solvents, strong detergents and abrasive products.
- protect your outdoor kitchen with a suitable cover when not in use.
- in winter, always cover your furniture or store it in a sheltered place.
The importance of proper installation
The first step is to install your outdoor kitchen furniture in a way that ensures its durability, especially in environments subject to frost and humidity.
Here are some essential recommendations :
- choose the right location : install your outdoor kitchen under a shelter, pergola or near a wall to limit direct exposure to the elements.
- avoid standing moisture : raise the furniture slightly using wedges to facilitate water drainage and prevent accumulation due to rain or melting snow.
- avoid water containers : do not leave objects that can retain water (pots, containers, bottles) on your furniture, especially before winter
Keep in mind that a well-designed installation significantly reduces the risk of corrosion and premature deterioration.
How to clean your outdoor kitchen furniture properly ?
Regular maintenance is essential to keep your outdoor kitchen looking good and performing well all year round :
- gently clean surfaces with a soft, slightly damp cloth
- remove stains quicklyrby immediately cleaning up food, grease, pollen or bird droppings
- use suitable cleaning products, neutral cleaners (pH 7 ± 1) such as glass cleaner
- avoid high-pressure cleaners as they can damage finishes and promote water infiltration
Simple but regular maintenance will keep your outdoor kitchen furniture looking like new.
How to cover your outdoor kitchen and furniture ?
When autumn arrives and the Canadian winter sets in, outdoor kitchens are used less frequently. This is precisely when protecting your furniture becomes essential.
Without adequate protection, prolonged exposure to cold, humidity and frost can accelerate the deterioration of your furniture. A protective cover is therefore essential to preserve your furniture during the cold season.
Our covers for outdoor kitchens are made of rot-proof PVC canvas, offering excellent resistance to moisture, frost and bad weather. They fit the shape of the furniture to ensure optimal protection. Our covers are designed to protect furniture and their backsplashes.
Our practical tips
- Remove water marks : expose the affected area to sunlight or use a hairdryer on a low setting.
- Remove limescale marks : apply a solution of 10% diluted white vinegar, then rinse with a damp cloth.
- Touch up paintwork (black, cargo grey) : use suitable touch-up brushes to preserve the appearance of your furniture.
