How to Clean Outside Patio Furniture

Patio furniture provides a way to expand your living space outdoors. Nothing is better than sitting out on your patio or deck enjoying the warm rays of the sun and fresh air. But because patio furniture is outside, that means that it gets dirty quickly. Most people put off cleaning the patio furniture as long as possible because it's such a tedious task. But with the tips below, you will have your outdoor patio furniture sparkling like new in no time. Here is how to clean your outdoor patio furniture.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pressure Washer
• High Power Garden Hose Sprayer
• Laundry Detergent
• Color Safe Bleach
• Scotch guard or other stain repellant solution

1. Prepare a solution of water, laundry detergent, and color safe bleach.

2. Wet down the patio furniture with water, completely soaking it.

3. Liberally apply the soap solution to the patio furniture, and allow it to sit for five to ten minutes, but don't let it dry.

4. Using a pressure washer, spray down each section of the patio furniture. The dirty will easily wash away.

5. Allow furniture to completely dry in the sun. You may need to let the patio furniture sit overnight.

6. Apply scotch guard or other stain repellant solution liberally to the fabric areas of the patio furniture, to prevent future dirt.

Tips & Warnings

• Another great way to wash your outdoor patio furniture is to apply the soap solution prior to a thunderstorm. Then let nature do most of the work.