Cleaning Mildew Off of Outside Fabric Furniture

Having fabric furniture outside provides you a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. When outdoor fabric furniture is exposed to heat and moisture from rain and humidity, mildew can develop on the furniture's surface. Remove the mildew thoroughly and promptly so it doesn't have a chance to spread farther into the fibers, ruining your furniture.

Gloves
1/2 cup powdered color safe bleach
1-gallon bucket
Sponge
Garden hose
Towels

Instructions

- 1
  Put on gloves and combine 1/2 cup powdered color safe bleach in 1 gallon of warm water. Mix the solution with your gloved hands until the powdered bleach is completely dissolved.
- 2
  
  A sponge is a gentle cleaning tool for outside fabric furniture.
  
  Wipe the bleach solution onto the mildew stains with a sponge. Scrub larger stains more aggressively, constantly refreshing the bleach solution on your sponge. Rinse off your sponge frequently to wash away mold spores, then continue to wash the mildew stains on your outside fabric furniture.
- 3
  Allow the powdered bleach solution to sit on your furniture for at least 30 minutes. If the mildew stains are very severe or extensive, leave the bleach solution on the furniture overnight.
- 4
  Rinse your fabric furniture using an outdoor hose. Rinse in a downward motion so mildew spores are washed off the furniture.
- 5
  Wick up excess moisture from your outside fabric furniture using large towels. If necessary, move your furniture into the light so the sun can speed the drying process.

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