Winter is coming upon us, and with that, so are the changes of the weather all around us. As people, we know that when temperatures drop and the weather changes, there are certain things that we must do in order to keep ourselves warm and healthy. Your patio furniture is not different. Without the proper care and storage during the wintertime, the life expectancy of your patio furniture could be drastically altered. Here is a look at some easy steps to take in order to properly store your outdoor furniture during the winter.

1. The first step in proper storage is the cleaning of the furniture. Use cleaning solutions to help eliminate all of the dirt and grime that has built up on your furniture over the past months.
2. Before you begin to figure out how the storage process is going to work. You need to make sure that all of your furniture has dried off. Wet spots can cause rust and deterioration.
3. Determine if you have room inside a garage or shed. Smaller furniture that can easily be moved is perfect for storing inside of a shed or garage. However, not all houses have sheds or room in the garage. That is okay.
4. Stack all of the light furniture. Outdoor chairs can easily be stacked, which can save room and make things easier to store.
5. Get furniture covers! If you do not have space to store items inside of garages or sheds, then furniture covers are a great option. These covers will keep the furniture warm while preventing it from any other inclement weather, which will in turn extend the life of these pieces of equipment.

Being proactive during this time of year is one of the best ways to lengthen the time that your patio furniture is going to be effective. By following these steps, no longer will you have to worry about the winter weather affecting your outdoor furnishings. If you have any specific questions about storing patio furniture during this time of year, contact us via Facebook or Twitter, or in the comments below!