Antibes Bar Stool

MAINTENANCE OF ALUMINIUM FURNITURE
The beauty of aluminium furniture is its durability, lightweight and rust resistance, making it an ideal choice for Australian outdoor dining.
Aluminium furniture is a low maintenance choice, but here are a few tips to help you prolong the life of your assets.

CLEANING:
• To clean use mixture of mild soap detergent (a dash of washing liquid will be fine) and water and simply wipe with a cloth, sponge or use a hose.
• After washing, thoroughly rinse with water.
• For stubborn stains (such as bird droppings, tree gum), apply a 1:1 mixture of white vinegar and water to the stain, let it sit for 10 minutes, then gently wipe and rinse thoroughly.
• Avoid using bleach, abrasive chemicals, steel wool, hard brushes, waxes or polishes and as they can damage the product.
• If using a power washer avoid using high-pressure as this may damage the powder coating.
• Wipe all spills immediately, particularly red wine, sauce or food with strong colour dyes.

MAINTAINANCE:
Aluminium furniture requires no maintenance. However we recommend you regularly check your furniture and tighten any loose screws.
The best way to extend the life of your outdoor furniture is by:
• Cleaning it regularly and not leaving it outdoors unprotected more than necessary.
• Avoid prolonged or excessive exposure to sunlight and other inclement weather,
• Avoid exposure to suntan oils and heavily chlorinated water as this may cause products to fade, dry out or speed up the effects of general wear and tear.

WEATHER PROTECTION
• Wipe dry and remove standing water promptly after rain or snow; rinse off residual snow-melting agents after snow.
• Cover with a waterproof cover when not in use for a long time,
• Store in ventilated position to allow air to circulate (allow air to circulate to avoid condensation).

OXIDATION TREATMENT
Over time your aluminium furniture may become scratched which leaves the aluminium below exposed to air.
This may lead to a chalky white reside appearing which is called oxidisation. This is a natural process that creates a protective layer and can easily be cleaned.
It’s important to note that aluminium doesn’t rust in the same way that iron or steel does. Rust on steel is a form of corrosion caused by iron oxide, oxidisation on aluminium is a natural process that creates a protective layer.
• Mild oxidation: Can be wiped with white vinegar solution.
• Severe oxidation: Use ultra-fine steel wool dipped in soapy water to gently wipe, then rinse and dry.
• The surface can then be sealed to protect it from further oxidisation.