Ever wonder how to clean mold off of outdoor cushions?

Spring plans come to a screeching halt when you notice that your outdoor furniture and its cushions are moldy. Not only is moldy patio furniture unsightly, mold can also cause allergies, diseases and other health problems.

****To Remove Mold:

1.) Mix 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil with 2 cups of water ina spray bottle. You can double or triple this recipe if you have a lot of cushions to be cleaned.

2.) Remove the cushions from the furniture and spray them generously with the oil mixture

3.)Allow the cushions to dry in the sun completely before reattaching to the furniture. There is no need to rinse out the oil mixture.

****To Remove Mildew:

1.) Lay damp or wet patio cushions outdoors in direct sunlight to thoroughly dry out. Sunlight is a natural mildew deterrent.

2.) Brush the entire cushion vigorously with a whisk broom to detach any remaining mildew spores.

3.) Prepare a mildew-inhibiting solution of 1/4 cup chlorine bleach to one cup water. Substitute color-safe bleach if the cushions are not white.

4.) Wipe the chlorine bleach solution over the entire cushion using a cloth. Keep the bleach on the cushion's surface for 10 minutes to eliminate any lingering mildew.

5.)Lay the cushion in direct sunlight to thoroughly dry out.