This $14 Spray Got My All-White Outdoor Chairs Spotless Again (It’s Painless to Use!)

L. Daniela Alvarez
L. Daniela Alvarez
Daniela is a freelance writer who covers lifestyle and culture. In her free time, she's either cuddling with her goldendoodle Chai, buying plants, or having a picnic. Daniela is a Chicana from Los Angeles living in San Diego.
published May 18, 2025
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Using CLR Outdoor Furniture Cleaner on wicker chair.
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My previous apartment had a private rooftop, which was a great place to host or have an outdoor movie night. The vast space, however, also meant cleaning more often. Even with waterproof covers, our chairs, table, benches, and couch would inevitably get dirty. My current apartment has a much smaller outdoor space — it’s a balcony that can only fit two chairs and a coffee table — and while it’s not exactly suitable for parties, it has been so much easier to keep clean and maintain. 

Recently I discovered a product that made this task even more painless. CLR Brands Outdoor Furniture Cleaner is now the only product I’ll need all summer to keep my balcony spotless and ready for lounging. 

What Is the CLR Brands Outdoor Furniture Cleaner?

My mom has been a longtime fan of CLR, so she was the one who recommended this cleaner to me after she used it to clean her vintage metal outdoor dining set. The CLR Brands Outdoor Furniture Cleaner is a non-abrasive cleaner that can be used on patio, lawn, and deck furniture — including everything from the cushions to the framework — and a variety of materials, such as resin, plastic, wicker, wood, canvas, wrought iron, and more. 

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It contains UV protectants to prevent your outdoor furniture from fading and discoloration. It’s also biodegradable, EPA-certified, and safe to use around kids and pets.

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Why I Love Using CLR Brands Outdoor Furniture Cleaner

I used the cleaner on my own outdoor set: a couple of IKEA HÖGSTEN armchairs and a KROKHOLMEN coffee table. They were quite dirty and dusty, but the foamy and non-abrasive formula of this cleaner cleaned the wicker and metal materials with ease. I also used it on a small metal table and it completely wiped away the dirt with one pass. 

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Although I don’t normally mind cleaners with fragrance, I appreciate that this one is unscented. It’s also a huge bonus that the cleaner contains UV protectants to protect outdoor furniture from fading or cracking, as I leave my outdoor set uncovered.

Like other CLR products, this one is EPA Safer Choice-certified, which means it has been evaluated as having safer, cleaner ingredients. It doesn’t harm grass or shrubs, and best of all it’s safe to use around pets. This was the biggest selling point to me, as my dog, Chai, has a cot on our balcony where she loves to sunbathe and people-watch, so I felt comfortable using this spray to both clean the metal frame and the fabric bed. 

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This spray can also be used on cushions for anyone who doesn’t want to throw their cushions in the washer every time a small spill happens. As an all-purpose cleaner specifically made for outdoor surfaces, the CLR Brands Outdoor Furniture Cleaner is a must-have to use all summer long — whether you have one chair on a small balcony or an entire apartment’s worth of outdoor furniture on your rooftop or in your backyard. 

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