How to clean a log cabin effectively

It is important to keep both the inside and outside of log cabins clean and in good order. Not only does this enhance the overall appearance, but it also ensures that outdoor huts and gazebos last longer and require less major maintenance.

Internally, some of the quickest and easiest tasks include cleaning out the corners of the building and clearing away cobwebs and accumulations of dust and dirt. An open BBQ hut, for example, may need additional time to dispose of build ups of grease and other food waste. Mopping or cleaning the floor inside bespoke log cabins is also important to remove anything that may cause slippages or trips.

Jet washing the outside of log cabins will keep them looking fresh and clean, and will help to remove mildew or ground-in dirt. Specialist wood cleaners should generally be used as these are designed to not only clean the timber, but to prevent re-growth of algae and other blights.

Cleaning outside is best approached by scraping off or manually removing as much mud, earth and mould as possible, and then using wood treatments to prevent redevelopment.

It’s highly recommended to treat mould or other funguses immediately to prevent them spreading and causing costly and sometimes irreversible damage to the wooden planks of log cabins. Hot tub garden rooms may need particular attention in this area.

For more information on how to keep your bespoke log cabins in top condition, get in touch with our team at Logspan today.