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How to Clean Mesh Sling Patio Furniture

No matter how much time you have spent perfecting your lawn, when your lawn furniture looks dingy, your yard and patio lose some of their luster. So before your mother-in-law comes for a visit or your boss arrives for a barbecue, get your mesh sling patio furniture looking clean and fresh with a little elbow grease and supplies you probably already have on hand. If mildew is a problem, a bit of extra effort on your part can help control it.

Things You'll Need

  • Mild detergent
  • Bleach or white vinegar
  • Bucket
  • Soft scrub brush
  • Spray bottle
  • Liquid dish soap
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Instructions

  1. Bleach Solution

    • 1

      Prepare a solution of 1/2 cup mild detergent mixed with 1/2 cup bleach in 1 gallon of warm water.

    • 2

      Use a soft scrub brush to work the cleaning solution into the mesh.

    • 3

      Rinse with clean water and allow to dry in the sun.

    Vinegar Solution

    • 4

      Use a vinegar solution instead if you are hesitant to use bleach.

    • 5

      Mix 2 cups white vinegar and 2 tablespoons liquid dish soap in a bucket of hot water.

    • 6

      Scrub the mesh with the vinegar solution using a soft brush.

    • 7

      Rinse with clean water, and let it dry in the sun.