Maintenance of your external protective covers

Outdoor furniture is a current purchase for people who like to organize evenings on their terrace or garden. It is nice to have seats for all your guests without having to bring furniture outside. However, having outdoor furniture means that they are much more likely to get dirty, especially if you have cushions on it.

 

If you do not know how to wash the outdoor cushion covers or even the cushions themselves, we have what you need. We will review certain cleaning techniques to help you get rid of these nasty spots.

General maintenance of your outdoor furniture covers

In most cases, you do not need to take out heavy artillery to clean the covers of your outdoor furniture. Passing the vacuum cleaner can remove any dirt or crumb left by the one who sat on last. If you have a sucking tip you can use it because it can penetrate deep into the crevices and suck up hidden dirt.

However, if the dirt and the dirt are really stuck in the fibers, you may want to try to rub a little dish soap and wash it with the watering pipe. Just be sure not to wash it under pressure, as it could use the fabric and deteriorate it before it is normally.

After finishing washing the cushion, be sure to dry it with a towel. This does not take all the water, but it facilitates the drying process. In order to obtain the best results for drying in the air, we advise you to prevent the cushions in contact with other surfaces. Place them on a stand that allows the air to penetrate as well on as well as below. This will prevent humidity from stagnating and creating mold. 

Clean cleaning

Sometimes a general cleaning is not enough for stubborn stains. It is then that it is necessary to provide a more in-depth cleaning. Doing a solution from baking soda and dish soaps mixed with a lot of water is a life buoy in situations like this. Put all the contents in a spray bottle and spray on the task. Let stand a little, then in the spot with a towel. Don't rub! This will encrust the task into the cushion, which will make its elimination more difficult.

Once you have picked up most of the contents of the task, repeat the process and allow you to soak for about 15 minutes this time. This should allow the solution to eliminate everything that remains. Once the time has elapsed, rinse the cushion with cold water and let it dry in the open air in the same way as we explained in the general cleaning section.

Whether you use the concoction to clean your outdoor furniture covers or a cleaning product you bought, it's a good idea to see how the solution reacts with your fabric. It could reduce color or maybe even something a little more extreme. Before tackling the task, find a discreet zone of the cushion that no one will notice to test it and see how it reacts.

Deep cleaning of the fabrics of the outdoor furniture

Despite all your efforts, there are times when the dirt of your covers and outdoor cushions exceeds your ability to clean them. It is time for deep cleaning, which combines strategies from the previous two points. You will want to start with the vacuum cleaner to remove all the dirt from the cushion covers. Make sure you vacuum in all corners and corners!

Then make a first cleaning using homemade preparation or a product found at the supermarket. Repeat the operation by letting stand for a few minutes and rubbing the tasks but taking care to do it gently.

After finishing rubbing, it's time to let the cushion rest for about 15 minutes. Depending on the task, you may have to go to the second round after this soaking. If this is the case, you will have to start stamper with a cloth after spraying a little more solution on the most stubborn stains. Since most of the cushion is now cleaner, you don't want to spread dirt too much. Repeat this process if necessary.

Once the fabric of your covers is clean, or at least as clean as possible, it's time to rinse it with a pipe. Use a towel to dry it a bit before letting it dry in the open air. Before replacing your outdoor furniture cushions, you should make sure they are completely dry to avoid growth of every mold in the future.

Mold spots and mildews

So what do you do if you notice that mold or mildew has developed on your covers? Mold and mildew generally form on most external objects due to rain and humidity. To deal with this, it's time to prepare a new cleaning solution. This does not require dishwashing liquid. Only water and baking soda, although you can use borax if you are looking for something a little stronger.

Start by stamping the spots with the solution using a towel. Once you have attacked all the affected areas, let it stand up to 30 minutes. Once the soaking is finished, use another towel to stamp the mold and Mildiou locations again. Then go through the standard rinse and drying process.

Oil and fat stains

These two tasks require a very different form of cleaning. As soon as the spill occurs, put cornstarch on oil or fat. Let it rest for a few minutes while it absorbs the oil or fat, then pick up the starch using a spatula. This should do the trick, but do not hesitate to repeat the process if necessary until the task has disappeared.

Bird droppings

It is often believed that cushion cushions saved with bird droppings should be thrown. However, this is a repairable problem. The process is very similar to regular cleaning of tasks because it uses the same solution, but this time, you will want to use a soft bristle brush instead of a towel. This will allow you to further soften the excrement. You will also want to let the solution act for longer, but you can get out of it with 15 minutes if necessary. Then rinsing and drying are the same as before.

Prevent tasks on your outdoor furniture covers

The best way to prevent it from happening again is to buy Garden furniture covers, like those we offer online. They protect your furniture from humidity and dirt.