Seasonal care is an important aspect of maintaining patio furniture cushions. As the warmer months are rapidly approaching, now is the time to develop a plan that will keep your cushions looking their best. A good cleaning regimen will also give you the added benefit of prolonging the lifespan of your patio furniture cushions for many years into the future.
Begin by taking your patio furniture cushions out of storage. You will need to clean them thoroughly with a mild detergent. If you are able to unzip and remove the covers, do so. You can then wash them in your washing machine, on a low cycle.
Do not wash the foam insert because it could cause mildew growth. If you do get the foam wet, then make sure you let it air dry completely prior to replacing the cover. Before using the covers, you might want to consider investing in a protective sealant. You simply spray it on the patio furniture cushions, and it will protect them from any harmful exposures or weather conditions.
Even if your cushions are not in great shape because they were not stored for the winter, it is easy to make them look like new. Simply follow the same steps mentioned above, although you might need to hand-scrub the covers using a stronger detergent.
