How to Remove Stains From Outdoor Vinyl Furniture

Baking Soda

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  Dampen a sponge with warm water. Sprinkle baking soda onto the sponge. Baking soda is an all-natural cleaner and deodorizer that will not harm plants, animals or children.

• 2

  Begin scrubbing the stains with the sponge. Add more baking soda if needed. Continue scrubbing until the stains are no longer visible.

• 3

  Rinse the outdoor vinyl furniture with a water hose, and wipe dry with a towel.

Bleach

• 4

  Fill a bucket with1 gallon of water. Mix 3 drops of liquid dish soap and 1/2 cup of household bleach into the water. Bleach is a harsh chemical that can cause skin irritation and kill plants.

• 5

  Saturate a white cloth in the mixture, and wring out the excess liquid. Scrub the stains with the solution in a circular motion. When the cloth becomes dry or dingy, rinse it in the mixture.

• 6

  Continue scrubbing the stains until they have been removed. Rinse the vinyl furniture with a water hose. Wipe the vinyl dry with a towel.

Vinegar

• 7

  Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar. Vinegar is an all-natural cleaner and deodorizer that kills mold and mildew. Vinegar does not contain harsh chemicals, so it is safe to use around children, pets and plants.

• 8

  Spray the stains liberally with the vinegar. Scrub the vinegar into the stains with a cloth. Apply more vinegar and continue scrubbing until you have removed the stains.

• 9

  Rinse the outdoor furniture with a water hose. Use several towels to wipe the vinyl dry.