Mold is a type of fungus that appears to be fuzzy and it can be found in different shades of white, black, grey, brown, yellow, and green. Mostly it attacks the outdoor furniture products including the underside of umbrellas and patio cushions. Due to the presence of Mold, a person can get affected by various health problems such as inflammation of the joints, allergic reactions, migraines, and breathing problems.
What Are The Steps To Clean Mold Off Plastic Patio/Lawn Chairs/Furniture?
The items required to clean Mold Off plastic patio furniture products are
Non-Ammonia Soap Or Detergent,
Water,
Bleach,
Soft Cloth or Sponge, and
Rubber Gloves. The user needs to follow the below-given steps for the cleaning process:
- Washing With Non-Ammonia Soap or Detergent:
The first step of cleaning is to wash out the patio furniture with dish detergent or soap that is free of Ammonia because Ammonia can react with the bleach that is used afterward. The user needs to remove any visible mold from the plastic patio furniture. - Preparing Bleach & Water Mixture:
In the next step, the user needs to prepare a mixture of bleach & water containing a ½ cup of bleach and a gallon of water. He can also prepare a stronger mixture by mixing 1 cup of bleach and 1 gallon of water if the mold cannot be cleaned off. - Place It In The Mixture:
The next step is to place the plastic patio furniture in the above-prepared mixture. Also, the user needs to make sure all the mold areas are covered in the mixture. - Leave It Inside For 15 Minutes:
The plastic patio furniture needs to be placed in the mixture for a minimum 15 minutes and the user can extend the time for better results. - Remove & Wash:
After that, take out the plastic patio furniture from the mixture and wash it with dish detergent or soap that doesn't contain Ammonia. - Dry & Use:
The last step will be to allow the plastic patio furniture to dry completely before putting it to use.