you can't be irresponsible with how you use and take care of these wonderful creations. You do have to realize their limitations as well as what their primary uses and functions are for, and don't go beyond them. If you are concerned that maybe your garden plastic furniture needs a break, then here are some helpful tips for how you may get the same great use out of them, but tack many years on to the life expectancy in the process. Many homeowners are not so careful as to use these suggestions. If you are, then you can expect your garden plastic furniture to last for decades. First of all, you have to realize that not everyone sits in a chair the same way. It is difficult to keep a chair in good shape when you are not maintaining even weight distribution throughout the piece, so it is recommended that you routinely rotate cushions - one to four times per month - to ensure that the surface sitting area is not bowing the overall structure of the furnishing piece. These things can get away from you if you are not careful, and since longevity is of the utmost importance, it is recommended that you keep changing things up. You may also want to increase the thickness of the cushions while you are at it. Secondly, it is wise not to leave your chair or furniture set at the mercy of certain weather conditions. While many don't bother with getting their chairs out of a storm, or at least covering them in order to keep them from taking the brunt of winds and rains, the smart outdoor furniture lover will do his very best to shield plastic furniture as he would any type of furniture caught in the same conditions. Many times the life span breaks down on account of a disinterested owner, and so in another year or two, the owner is forced to replace a furniture piece that could have lasted a lifetime if taken care of properly and with discernment. Thirdly, attend to the chair or furniture set's needs by giving it the attention it deserves. You're not going to be able to protect your belongings from every little thing, but you will be able to act quickly in ensuring that the products are dried when wet and that cushions and weight distribution are kept even. If you can't bring yourself to give your chair or furniture set any TLC when it needs it the most , then it's hard for you to complain about the overall quality later on.