maintenance easy-care furniture materials and steel are maintenance-free outdoor keep the pieces clean with a soapy basement - especially plastic and plastic rattan pieces that can crack in freezing temperatures care for umbrellas fold your umbrella when not in use so it will be sturdier against wind umbrellas typically need a thorough cover like tostero and storing it in completely dry before covering care for cushions and pads to extend the life of your outdoor recommend storing them away when and box helps keep them in shape ensure the cushions are completely dry before you close the bag or box little-extra-care furniture materials woods usually require a little care from all our wooden outdoor furniture is recommend re-staining to prevent often you re-stain depends on open air needs re-staining when rain drops are absorbed instead of forming up with paint for outdoor use