Consider this your cheat sheet.

Jessica Sidey is the Senior Visual Merchandiser atChristy Sports.

Yesenia Soto is the Research and Development Manager for outdoor cleaning solutions at30 Seconds.

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Sometimes, though, a quick clean doesnt cut it.

This is what to do when your furniture needs some extra TLC.

You should be able to easily distinguish between the two based on the hand feel.

If its flawlessly smooth, thats resin, while wood wicker has more texture.

Resin wicker, Sidey says, is simple: Just hose it off and wipe it clean.

Give it a gentle scrub down and then dry it in the sun, she says.

All aluminum and iron need is a wipe down with water and mild dish soap.

Once its clean, Sidey likes using Faron Guard to give it a little life and luster.

Sunbrella fabrics typically handle the cleaning solution, but its better to be safe than sorry!

Sunscreen requires immediate action.

Let that sit for 10 minutes so it can break down the oils, then rinse thoroughly.

Below, she shares all of her best hacks for keeping it looking brand new.