How to Clean Patio Chair Cushions
An outdoor patio is a great addition to your home where you can enjoy the elements of the outside during the summer months. Your patio chair cushions may often become dirty over the winter due to exposure to the elements from rain, snow and wind that causes them to become dirty. These cushions are easy to clean and restore to new condition.
- Remove all of the cushions from your patio chairs and shake off any excess dirt and debris that has formed over the winter.
- Lay out all of your cushions on a flat surface that is not going to become muddy when it becomes wet such as a concrete driveway or sidewalk.
- Spray down all of the cushions with a standard garden hose thoroughly to loosen up all the stuck-on dirt and debris.
- Flip the cushions over and spray down the other side in the same manner.
- Purchase a garden hose attachment that has a high pressure option. You will need to use this attachment to clean the cushions.
- Spray down the patio chair cushions with your high pressure sprayer to remove as much dirt as you can.
- Flip over your cushions and pressure wash the other side with your high pressure sprayer.
- Mix together one gallon of water with once cup of ammonia, and stir until it is thoroughly mixed.
- Use a scrub brush to apply the cleaning solution to the cushions in a circular motion to remove the dirt that has formed on the cushions.
- Rinse off the cushions after you have washed them to see if you have successfully removed the dirt.
- Apply your cleaning solution to any stubborn spots and allow the solution to sit for five minutes to soak into the stain.
- Scrub the spots down applying pressure until the stains are thoroughly clean and removed.
- Rinse out your cushions thoroughly to remove any cleaning solution that remains, and then place them out to dry in the sun.
- Replace the cushions on your patio furniture once they have dried thoroughly.