How to Clean Deck Cushions

Outdoor deck and patio cushions often become dirty over the long winter months due to dirt and other debris that are allowed to gather on the surface of your cushions. There is no need to purchase new deck cushions when you can easily clean your existing cushions to new condition in no time.

1. Remove all of your deck cushions from the seating areas.


2. Lay out the deck cushions on a flat clean surface such as a driveway or other concrete surface. You do not want to lay them anywhere the ground can become muddy when you begin the cleaning process.


3. Clean the deck materials where you will replace your cushions with warm water and a mild detergent to remove any dirt that is on the surface of these areas.


4. Spray down your deck cushions with a high pressure spray attachment on a standard garden hose. If you do not already have one of these, you can purchase one inexpensively at your local department of hardware store.


5. Turn over all of your deck cushions and repeat the process until all loose dirt and debris have been removed from both the top and bottom of your cushions.


6. Use a mild dish detergent and a large scrub brush to scrub away any stuck-on dirt or debris. Only use a small amount of soap. A little bit will go a long way so use it sparingly.


7. Scrub the surface of your deck cushions applying enough pressure to remove the dirt from the material.


8. Flip the cushions over and repeat the cleaning process on the other side adding a small amount of soap to your scrub brush before starting the other side of your cushions.


9. Spray down your cushions with your high pressure attachment to remove all of the dirt and suds from the cushions that you have just cleaned.


10. Set your cushions in a sunny area to dry. You may need to flip them numerous times during the drying process in order to thoroughly remove the moisture.