Some patio furniture is subject to extremely high humidity levels and plenty of rain. Unlucky to these spots, this translates into an ongoing battle with mold, mildew, and green algae that loves to take up residence on some cushions.
Unlike household chores, like dishwashing or mopping the floor which are simply second nature, patio cushion cleaning requires extra care and a bit of a ‘performance level’. In this blog, let’s talk about proper ways how to pressure wash patio cushions to avoid damaging the fabric. Look at these step-by-step guides for making those patio cushions look new again through pressure wash.
Step 1: Pick an area without dirt or grass.
Lay the cushions in a paved area, such as a patio, porch, or driveway, which doesn’t have any grass or dirt. You don’t want to create a mud bath situation for your cushions while pressure washing them.
Step 2: Add a fabric-friendly cleaner to the pressure washer.
Connect your pressure washer to a water source and add a fabric-friendly cleaner to the soap reservoir. Some cleaners are concentrated and need to be diluted first so be sure to check the manufacturer’s instructions before adding it to your pressure washer.
Step 3: Wet the cushions.
To avoid tearing any fabric, set the pressure washer to its lowest setting/use the lowest pressure tip, and stand about two feet away from the cushions. Using only water, spray them thoroughly to wet the surface, then flip and spray the other side.
Step 4: Apply the cleaning solution.
Attach the soap spray tip to the pressure washer. Spray each cushion thoroughly with the soapy cleaner, and let it sit for a couple of minutes to penetrate the fabric. Flip and spray the other side. Be sure to spray around the edges of the cushions, too.
Step 5: Spot treat, if necessary.
If you happen to have any stubborn stains, scrub them with a scrub brush to work the cleaning solution deeper into the fabric fibers, and let it sit for a few extra minutes.
Step 6: Rinse with water.
Remove the soap spray tip and attach the rinse spray tip. Spray each cushion with water, working in overlapping horizontal strokes, until the soap is washed completely away. You’ll be amazed by how the dirt and stains dissolve on the spot. Flip and rinse the other side as well as around the edges.
Step 7: Remove excess moisture.
Press on the cushions with your hands to remove as much excess water as you can.
Step 8: Air dry.
Lean the cushions up against a wall, fence, or side of the house that gets sunlight, and allow the cushions to air dry completely. Then place your freshly cleaned cushions back on your patio furniture, and enjoy!
Bonus tip: Once your patio cushions are fully dry, you can spray them with an outdoor fabric protectant to help repel water and stains, and shield them from UV damage.
Not only does pressure washing lift the stains, but it also makes it easy to clean all of the cushions at the same time, requires much less manual labor, and, best of all, leaves them looking new. I haven’t had to buy new cushions since I started pressure-washing them!
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