Many of us almost lived outside during the long hot summer, but these days the end of the hot weather doesn't mean we head back inside until spring. If you're looking to spruce up your outdoor living space, here are some tips for getting things back to their best — with the help of a Kärcher Wet & Dry vacuum cleaner.
A beautiful table setting, with every last detail chosen perfectly from the glassware down to the napkin holders, is a joy to behold — but only if the areas around it are just as beautiful. It’s easy to glance over accumulated dirt in your outdoor living space, however, for the simple fact that we use them so often these days. But getting down to the necessary cleaning, tidying and sprucing up of furniture and textiles will make a true difference for when you next welcome guests.
One thing that’s well worth a look to ease the amount of elbow grease needed is a Wet and Dry vacuum cleaner from Kärcher. The Kärcher WD range is designed to take on jobs where your normal vacuum cleaner would struggle, whether that’s around the home, in the loft, or in particular the outdoor areas, where the weather and elements all take their toll.
Cleaning up sheds, garages, pathways and patios is made simple and stress-free with Kärcher’s range of Wet & Dry vacuum cleaners, helping you make the most of your outdoor space. When it comes to adding the shine to an alfresco setting, having a clever helper like this on hand can make all the difference.
A new leaf
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When you’re planning your table setting, be sure to look around you for any problem areas first. Every alfresco table setting starts with clearing out the clutter from your existing space, and getting on top of the fallen leaves, acorns and everything else which seem to end up everywhere. The Kärcher Wet & Dry vacuum cleaner’s attachments are perfect for helping you get into all the corners and awkward spaces, including decorative pots and vases.
You can even — rather amazingly — turn it on to the grass and the borders. Sucking up pruned leaves, flowers or loose soil, or even gravel which has wandered off your path and on to the lawn, is unimaginable with an ordinary vacuum cleaner, but a Kärcher WD will make short work of it.
Letting your furniture shine
All your garden furniture — whether made from wood, metal, glass or anything else — will benefit from being cleaned regularly. Stay on top of things and you’ll be able to maintain pieces over time, which is far better — both for your bank account and the environment — than letting them go to seed and end up needing replacement.
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When cleaning furniture the important thing is to be able to get into all those little corners and joins. One great advantage of the Kärcher Wet & Dry vacuum cleaner is its flexible suction hose attachment, so you can reach all those difficult areas and really get rid of dust and dirt ingress. And if something isn’t being sucked up, some models even allow you to switch seamlessly from the suction to the blower function, helping you blast away what can’t be vacuumed.
A layered look
Once you have thoroughly cleaned your surfaces, surrounding area and furniture, it’s time to think about how to style up the space and make it look even better. Firstly, layer textiles such as cushioned seat pads, a table cloth or a table runner, and fabric napkins too. This will add texture and visual appeal to your alfresco table setting.
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Next, layer a selection of your favourite crockery and glassware on to the individual place settings on top of the table. As a finishing touch, add a vase of fresh cut flowers — ideally whatever is in season in your garden – together with some candles. They can add height and a bit of drama — even a few twinkling tealights will create a lovely ambient effect.
To take your lighting up to the next level, the trick is to be flexible. Consider bringing out lamps from indoors if possible, and make the most of fixed outdoor lights — whether that’s fixed wall lights, footpath lights or security lights — which can help create atmosphere. Portable tabletop lamps and strings of fairy lights give a romantic, intimate feel so that you can enjoy entertaining late into the night.
