A little preparation before storing your outdoor furniture can make getting your patio ready next season much easier.
Before you pack everything away, use this guide to help clean, protect, and store your Toja Patio furniture and accessories properly.
1. Clean Before You Store
Fall is the best time to give your patio furniture and cushions a thorough cleaning.
Remove dirt, pollen, leaves, food residue, and other debris before storing anything long-term. Storing items clean helps prevent stains and makes your spring setup that much easier.
Tip: Clean in the fall. Refresh in the spring.
2. Let Everything Dry Before Storing
After cleaning, let your cushions, furniture, and storage bags dry before storing them for the season.
Even with outdoor performance fabrics and breathable storage materials, starting with dry items is best practice for long-term storage and helps keep everything fresh and ready for spring.
Tip: Give cushions extra time to dry before placing them in a storage bag, especially after a thorough cleaning.
3. Store Your Cushions
Once your cushions are clean and completely dry, place them in a clean, breathable storage bag like the Off Season Cushion Storage Bags designed for the FYRST Set outdoor cushions.
Watch the Video: How to Store Your FYRST Cushions
Whenever possible, store cushions:
• In a dry, protected location
• Away from direct exposure to rain and snow
• Off the floor
• Away from areas where water or moisture may collect
Before choosing your storage location, consider whether the space stays dry throughout the winter, not just when you put the cushions away.
4. Clean Your Furniture Frames
Before covering or storing your furniture, remove dirt and debris from the frames.
For powder-coated aluminum furniture, routine cleaning with mild soap and water can help keep the finish looking its best. Allow the furniture to dry completely before covering it.
5. Protect Furniture Staying Outdoors
Not everyone has space to bring patio furniture indoors for the winter.
If your furniture will remain outside, use your Toja Covers to help protect it from dirt, debris, precipitation, and seasonal exposure.
Check covers periodically throughout the off-season, particularly following storms or heavy snowfall. Remove accumulated snow and make sure water is not pooling on top of the cover.
6. Don't Forget the Accessories
Take a quick look around your patio before calling it a season.
Store decorative pillows, outdoor textiles, removable accessories, and other seasonal items according to their individual care instructions.
If you have a pergola with seasonal shade products, this is also a good time to remove and properly store them for the winter. The Toja SHADE SAIL Storage Bag is a great off-season storage option.
Watch the Video: Cleaning + Storing Your SHADE SAIL.
7. Think About Next Season
Before packing everything away, take note of anything you may want or need for next year.
Do you need cushion storage bags? Would furniture covers make next winter easier? Does something need cleaning, repair, or replacement? Is there an accessory you wished you had this season?
Taking a few minutes to make a list now can make opening your patio in the spring much easier.
When Spring Arrives
If you stored everything clean and dry, getting your patio ready again should be simple.
Inspect your furniture and cushions, wipe down or spot-clean as needed, and set everything back up.
Then get back outside and enjoy your space.
