FURNITURE REFRESH

After a season in the shed or under cover, it's time to spruce up your garden chairs and tables for a summer of outdoor living. Here are our clean-up tips

- AMY CUTMORE AND IMANI COTTRELL

Even if you've kept your outdoor furniture covered over the winter, chances are it will need a little TLC before it's ready to grace your garden again. Here's how to give your furniture a seasonal scrub-up ready for the summer.

WOOD

Before cleaning wooden furniture, make sure it is dry, then remove any loose dirt using a soft brush. Mix washing-up liquid with warm water and use a sponge or cloth to remove dirt before leaving it to dry,' says Rian Habergham, garden furniture expert at Leisure Bench.