5 ways to keep your garden entertainment-ready through autumn

Your autumn patio is a wonderful place to entertain. Beautiful table settings, cosy seating arrangements, perhaps even a firepit, can all make lingering outdoors when summer is over truly inviting.

However, after a long summer of use, and with autumn leaf fall happening daily, patios can be in need of a little care and attention before guests arrive.

And this is where a Wet & Dry vacuum cleaner from Kärcher can be indispensable as they are designed to take on jobs your indoor vacuum can't cope with – so you can use yours to clean up not just your patio for autumn use, but the front path, porch, shed and garage, too. 

If you are looking to entertain outdoors this autumn, be inspired by these al fresco ideas to get your space prepped to perfection.

1. Pot up autumn blooms, then clean up quickly

Getting your patio ready for entertaining means surrounding your seating area with pretty autumn blooms that give off beautiful seasonal scents, too. No potting job is without mess, but you can use a Kärcher Wet & Dry vacuum cleaner to clean up afterwards. Unkept borders with loose soil or clippings are easy to vacuum up, too – as well as any pathways where gravel has made its way into your lawn. The Kärcher Wet & Dry vacuum cleaner’s attachments are perfect for reaching around pots and into corners.

2. Clean up fallen leaves from awkward corners

Sweeping up fallen leaves is a time-consuming, seemingly endless autumn task, but you can make it effortless with a Kärcher Wet & Dry vacuum cleaner, which can easily reach into corners and beneath the table. One advantage of the Kärcher WD is that it has a flexible suction hose attachment, so you can reach all those fiddly areas and get rid of dust and dirt ingress really easily. 

3. Ensure the dining table is guest-ready

Just as the area beneath the table needs vacuuming before guests arrive, the table might need a quick refresh. And, you can use your Kärcher Wet & Dry vacuum cleaner to clean the table of debris after the event, too. You can switch seamlessly from the suction to the blower function, available on certain models, allowing no leaves, dirt or dust to go unnoticed. 

4. Ensure seating is clean and dry

It's vital that garden seating is cleaned effectively before guests arrive – or before you use it on a warm autumn day. When cleaning furniture the important thing is to be able to get into all those little corners and joins, which the Kärcher Wet & Dry vacuum cleaner range can easily do. It can safely tackle furniture made from wood, metal, glass and other finishes, and it’s certainly kinder to the environment to maintain pieces over time, rather than replace. 

5. Add finishing touches

Once you have thoroughly cleaned your surfaces, surrounding area and furniture, it’s time to think about finishing touches. Firstly, layer textiles such as cushioned seat pads to match your tablecloth. This will add texture and visual appeal to your al fresco table setting. 

As a finishing touch, style with a vase of fresh cut flowers or whatever is to hand in your garden – together with some candles to add height, and twinkling tealights for an ambient effect.

Finally, for more considered lighting, you can make use of indoor light features, or fixed outdoor wall lights. Remember some lighting may be for more practical reasons, such as footpath lights and security lights, or you could add portable tabletop lamps and festoon string lighting for an intimate feel.

Whatever you choose, it’s sure to create a delightful atmosphere where you can enjoy entertaining late into the night.