How To Clean and Maintain Your Aluminium Pergola

Clean The Pergola With an Outdoor Hose

A simple way to clean your aluminium pergolas is to use a garden hose. Firstly, remove any furniture lying around your pergola so it doesn’t get wet. Next, hose in a downward direction, which helps get rid of dirt and grime easily.

Trim the Vines 

Our aluminium pergolas offer a beautiful ambience in your garden. To increase the ambience, some people add vines to their property. However, they can grow fast, so triming them a few times a year is a great way to reduce extra weight and make sure everything looks neat.

Use a Brush With Thick Bristles

If your pergola has dirt or grime on it, one simple and effective way is to use a brush with bristles that will get the grime off. An old toothbrush will work as well. Next, wipe it down with a damp cloth and soapy water and leave it to dry, so it looks in pristine condition.

You could add a side wall to your pergola. The slats need regular maintenance too, so a cloth and soapy water should do the trick. This helps your pergola last for many years.

Taking Care of Mould and Mildew 

Regularly taking care of your pergola will help tackle any mould and draught spots in your home. Creating a solution is easy and can be done at home. Combine a cup of bleach and vinegar with water and apply it on the stains after hosing down the pergola. Add some soap when the stains reduce, and wipe it off with a cloth.

Protecting Your Pergola Against the Elements

At Chimes Home and Garden, we know how unpredictable the British weather can be unpredictable. Our aluminium pergolas can be bolstered with a side wall that protects against wind and rain. You don't need to look after it much, just a simple wipe down with a cloth and soapy water.

The powder coated finish of our aluminium pergolas gives you excellent protection against tough weather conditions. What’s more, when the weather gets too hot, our wall mounted pergolas will give you extra shade.

Our aluminium pergolas come with an excellent built in drainage system which traps water in, so when it is closed, there is never a pool of water on top. 

How Often Should You Clean Your Pergola?

At Chimes Home and Garden, our aluminium pergolas should be cleaned thoroughly twice a year. Clean it during autumn to get rid of dead leaves, or when the sun is out so you can be ready to use it. What’s more, give it a few light cleans from time to time to make sure it doesn’t get too dirty.

Get a Pergola With Chimes Today

We hope that this article has helped you understand the various ways of cleaning your aluminium pergola. You will be able to enjoy spending time in it as a result.

If you are looking to buy an aluminium pergola, then give our online shop a visit. We have a range of affordable prices that could be ideal for your budget. Or, if you have any questions, give our friendly team a call on 01268 219969, or fill in our online contact form.