maintenance easy-care furniture materials maintenance-free outdoor furniture materials just make sure to keep the pieces clean with a mild basement especially plastic and plastic rattan pieces that can crack in freezing temperatures little-extra-care furniture materials re-staining to prevent cracking and extend its lifetime open air needs re-staining when rain drops are up with paint for outdoor use care for umbrellas before covering care for gazebos always remove the gazebo roof in windy conditions or is easier to care for; simply clean with a mild soapy bags or box can be used for the gazebo roof and curtains care for cushions and pads to extend the life of your outdoor cushions and pads recommend storing them away when not in use storage bags and box helps keep them in shape ensure the cushions are completely dry before you close the bag or box