How do I clean and maintain outdoor cushions and fabrics?
Follow these easy steps to keep your outdoor cushions and pillows clean.
Supplies Needed
- (Optional) Dry vacuum
- Mild dish soap
- 5-gallon plastic bucket
- Washcloth
Instructions
- Remove loose debris from cushion covers before it embeds in the fabric. Using your dry vacuum makes quick work of this.
- Create a mixture of ¼ cup of dish soap per gallon of warm water in a bucket. (For 5 gallons of water, use 1¼ cup of soap.)
- Apply the mixture to the material with a clean cloth.
- Rinse thoroughly and let your cushions air-dry.
Cushion Care Tips
- Stand cushions on their sides so they dry faster.
- If possible, flip your cushions periodically to even out the wear on each side.
- When not in use, store cushions in a dry spot—such as a shed, garage, or console table.
- Do not pressure wash your cushions.
- Do not put POLYWOOD cushions in the washer or dryer.
Read our full cushion cleaning guide to learn how to remove mold, mildew, and tough stains from performance fabric.
Although POLYWOOD doesn't sell furniture covers directly, you can purchase covers from retailers such as Coverstore. To find the cover that fits your furniture best, you only need the product’s dimensions.