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Killing Mold/ mildew on outdoor colored cushion recs?
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:20 am
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:20 am
Any recs for killing and cleaning the mildew off of outdoor cushions that are not white? I'm worried about bleach stains? I have some tan and other colored cushions I'd like to clean, its just basic mildew.
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Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:30 am to baldona
OxyClean. If the covers are removable, put them in the wash with a healthy scoop of the stuff. If not just use a spray bottle and saturate them then hose them off.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:35 am to baldona
Ours are made out of Sunbrella fabric and they recommend mild soap/water and a scrub brush.
I'd try that first and then maybe add vinegar/baking soda for another round of scrubbing.
I'd be hesitant to use any of the mold/mildew cleaners because they might open up the fibers on your cushions and invite more buildup after the fact and make them less water-resistant.
If going for any stronger non-bleach chemicals, you may want to add some ScotchGuard after.
I'd try that first and then maybe add vinegar/baking soda for another round of scrubbing.
I'd be hesitant to use any of the mold/mildew cleaners because they might open up the fibers on your cushions and invite more buildup after the fact and make them less water-resistant.
If going for any stronger non-bleach chemicals, you may want to add some ScotchGuard after.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:51 am to baldona
We use a pressure washer.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:52 am to MBclass83
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We use a pressure washer.
Dang, never considered this. Works well?
Posted on 6/5/19 at 11:35 am to baldona
you will thank me later. I bought it at lowes but i think they have it at HD as well. I tried a handful of other products for mildew/mold on boat cushions and none worked very well even with scrubbing. This stuff is like magic. Spray it on and let it sit for 10 min or so and spray it off.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 12:23 pm to Sofa King Crimson
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I tried a handful of other products for mildew/mold on boat cushions and none worked very well even with scrubbing. This stuff is like magic
That stuff does work great. I've only used it on white stuff, does it do well on not bleaching? That is my worry.
I may use it lightly and then power wash it off after like 5 minutes.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 1:29 pm to Slagathor
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Ours are made out of Sunbrella fabric and they recommend mild soap/water and a scrub brush.
Yeah that shite don't work and depending on the brush, may cause pilling. Our cushions are white, so we add bleach to the solution and it seems to work.
the key is to keep the dirt off and the moisture down as the mildew feeds on dirt.
Posted on 6/15/19 at 4:08 pm to baldona
Yes. Very well. No chemicals
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