How to Clean Mold Off of Patio Furniture

Most people like to spend the fleeting days of summer in the pool, hosting barbecues and relaxing in the sun. Summer plans come to a screeching halt when you notice that your outdoor furniture has become moldy. Not only is moldy patio furniture unsightly, mold can also cause allergies, diseases and other health problems. You can clean mold from patio furniture in a few simple steps and get back to enjoying summer as soon as possible.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Scrub brush
• 1/4-cup bleach
• 1/2-gallon water
• Spray bottle
• 2 teaspoons tea tree oil
• 2 cups of water

Removing Mold From Furniture

1. Remove any cushions from the furniture and set aside.

2. Scrub the furniture using a scrub brush and water to remove as much mold as possible.

3. Mix 1/4-cup of bleach with 1/2-gallon of water in a spray bottle.

4. Spray a small amount of the bleach solution on the furniture in an inconspicuous spot to make sure it does not cause colors to fade.

5. Spray the bleach solution onto the furniture and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Use a scrub brush to remove any remaining mold, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

7. Allow furniture to dry completely before replacing any cushions.

Removing Mold From Cushions

1. Mix 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. You can double or triple this recipe if you have a lot of cushions that need to be cleaned.

2. Remove the cushions from the furniture and spray them generously with the oil mixture.

3. Allow the cushions to dry in the sun completely before reattaching to the furniture. There is no need to rinse out the oil mixture.

References

• HowToCleanStuff.net
• Care2.com