My rusty and dirty patio set

[biglips]

as ive put them out today for a bar-b-q but its rusty nad dirty.... the table is metal but got a rough coating on it and even i cleaned it with soapy water and rinse it off.. its still looks dirty!

what the best thing to do?

Is it rusty or dirty? What's the rough coating? Is it an actual proper finish, or rust? (or dirt )

no its dirty on the table (its got a proper finish coating on it) but rusty on the table legs and chairs

If they are not painted, you really need to get a wire brush at it - then once you have cleaned off all the rust, spray it with some WD40.

As for the table top..... er..... erm.... dunno! Waht about a cream cleaner as they have bits in the scrub away at the dirt? It's difficult with not being able to see it (and no, I'm not coming round to do it! )

righto...ill have a go with the cif and see if thats works

also ive got the chairs that the seat are made out of 70% polyvinyl chloride and 30% polyester - how do i clean them, pls?

woah.. what????? Say that again in english! Is that plastic? If so, the best thing by far to clean plastic with is.....
washing powder

ha ha !!

no the seat looks abit nylon and polyester together

What, like a fabric type affair?

yes

- just realised polyvinyl chloride is pvc!

Definitely clean with wash powder (dissolved in water, obviously!)

and scrub it with a scrubbing brush??

You could use a brush, but go easy on the scrubbing!

ok thanks Squarer - Youre a star!