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Waverly Sun N Shade Flamingoing Platinum Swavelle/Mill Creek Indoor/Outdoor Shells and Things Ocean Add to Design Wall >Let the sun in: Outdoor furniture stored in a moist, dark environment is subject to mildew. If you've left your fabric patio furniture in a humid or damp environment for an extended period of time, it may develop mildew that leaves small spots on the fabric. If mildewed fabric is left untreated and kept in a moist environment, mold may also develop, resulting in mildew-spotted furniture that also smells musty. Cleaning the fabric and keeping it in a well-ventilated, nonhumid area removes the mildew and lessens the chances of new mildew growth. Basic Borax Cleaner A borax solution removes mildew from affected fabrics and works best when the fabric is allowed to dry outdoors on a sunny, nonhumid day. Brushing the mildew spots off first with a broom or nylon brush outdoors removes some of the residue. Mix 1/4 cup borax per cup of hot water, and then rub it over the mildew spots with a sponge or rag, allowing the liquid to soak into the fabric for several hours.
Rinse with clean water. Lemon Spot Lifter Lemon juice and salt combine to make a slightly abrasive paste that cleans mildew off of fabric. Squirt a tablespoon or two of lemon juice into a small bowl along with a teaspoon of table salt. Dip a rag into the mixture and rub it over the mildew spots. For best results, brush the mildew spots first with a dry nylon-bristled brush to remove loose debris. Allow the lemon juice solution to sit on the fabric for an hour or two in the sun on a nonhumid day. Vinegar Spritz White vinegar both removes mildew and freshens outdoor fabrics that have developed a musty odor. Spray undiluted white vinegar over the mildewed area, and allow it to sit on the fabric for an hour or so -- ideally outdoors on a sunny, nonhumid day. Wipe the residue away with a damp sponge. If the spots are particularly difficult to remove, spray more vinegar over them and rub them with a nylon brush. Wipe down with a damp sponge afterward to remove any remaining mildew residue. Banish With Bleach A mild bleach solution removes stubborn mildew from outdoor furniture fabrics.
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