Outdoor fabric maintenance: how to clean chair cushions with non-removable covers?
Outdoor fabric maintenance
Just as it is fundamental to keep the furnishings in the home clean and as good as new, so is the cleaning of the furnishings in the garden or on the terrace important. The maintenance of outdoor fabrics is fundamental in order to always enjoy a pleasant environment, guaranteeing a long life to the furnishings.
Garden chairs, then, are often not removable, precisely for this reason, it is important to treat them in the correct manner. In this way it will be possible to enjoy a seat as good as new where you can enjoy outdoor moments of relaxation or in company.
Finally, the seat cushions allow you to experience the outdoors with maximum comfort, completing the furnishings with a touch of originality.
Cleaning and protection
Cleaning and protecting the fabric of garden seat cushions in the best possible way is essential.
Unfortunately, the weather during the warm season is particularly variable. For this reason, even if the fabric is of excellent quality, it is essential to protect it from the weather and to clean it properly, preventing it from fading or allowing absorbed water to stagnate, generating mould.
Some outdoor cushions can be machine washed, as indicated on the label. This, however, should be done at low temperatures and using detergents for delicate fabrics and without the use of fabric softener. The latter, in fact, would end up being deposited on the fibres, reducing waterproofing.
No, however, to the tumble dryer. All washed cushions should be air-dried.
External fabric maintenance: special stains
If there are special stains on outdoor cushions, it is important to act as soon as possible.
A good method for removing dirt is a mixture of cold water and liquid Marseille soap. It will be possible to soak the cushion for a few hours.
Then, a soft bristle brush can be used to rub the stain and remove it. To conclude, it will be good to rinse everything with lukewarm water.
Mould
Mould is the worst enemy of outdoor cushions. If they are not well protected, they risk being ruined.
To remove it from fabrics, you can spray a solution composed of water and mild bleach, brushing until every halo is completely removed.
Outdoor fabric maintenance: how to clean chair cushions with non-removable covers?
Non-removable cushions
In the case of stains on outdoor cushions that do not have removable covers, it is essential not to rub the fabric. Doing so would risk enlarging the stain further.
Instead, try to absorb the stain by dabbing with a clean, dry cloth.
Then, should the outdoor cushion become soiled with oily substances, such as creams or oils, it is best to remove the stains with an absorbent cloth. Alternatively, you can use talcum powder, spreading it on the surface and removing it after leaving it to act, with the blade of a knife.
Finally, to best remove any marks, a solution of water and neutral soap can be sprayed on the fabric, rubbing it with a soft bristle brush. Finally, water can be sprayed on the fabric to rinse it.
In this way it will be possible to clean the cushion, protecting it.
The right maintenance
Good outdoor maintenance is essential to keep all furnishings in good condition.
Outdoor cushions can be cleaned regularly with a hoover, using the appropriate brush and the right suction power. This tool can be useful for removing crumbs and dirt, even reaching the places where it is easiest for residues to lurk, creating fungus and mould.
Finally, to maintain the waterproofing of outdoor cushions over time, a layer of repellent can be applied once a year, immediately after washing and drying them carefully.
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