How to Clean an Outdoor Rug to Remove Mildew, Dirt, and Stains

ByMattcook

Your outdoor living spaces will seem more stylish and comfortable with outdoor rugs, but because of their exposure to the elements, they are prone to collecting mildew, stains, and grime. Maintaining the rug’s beauty and extending its life require routine cleaning.  If you want to add a cozy touch to the area add large outdoor rugs to your patio, terrace, and decks. We’ll walk you through cleaning an outdoor rug in this article, removing stains, mildew, and grime to bring back its original beauty.

How To Clean Outdoor Rugs

  • Ditch The Dirt

Shake well your mat or rug and put on gloves and a dust mask. Take up the rug and place it on a patch of grass or an open area where it’s acceptable for dust to fall. Shake it a few times to remove the dirt if the size allows. You can drape it over an outdoor fence or railing if the rug’s fibers are tightly linked or if it is just too big to handle. Using a brush or broom, remove debris from the surface by hand or by knocking it loose.

  • Vacuum Outdoor Rugs

Shaking the rug won’t remove the fine dust coating. Clean both sides with a hoover. Although portable or battery-operated vacuums are practical, the best suction is necessary to remove stubborn stains or embedded dirt. Consider utilizing a wet/dry vacuum for a thorough cleaning, depending on the type of your rug. Take your interior vacuum outside and use the handheld rods and turbo brushes on pet fur or stains.

  • Rinse Rug

You should rinse your rug if it is made of washable materials (for directions, see the care label). Plastic-made rugs are simple to clean with a hose. So that the water can drain fast, do this in an inclined area like the yard or driveway.

  • Lather And Gently Scrub

Outdoor rugs can benefit immensely from a light cleaning, just like your interior rug. To ensure that soaps won’t harm the materials, first review the care instructions. If the tag is missing, always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions, which are typically available online.

Select your favorite cleaning solution next. For most outdoor rugs, homemade cleaning treatments like baking soda, white vinegar, or diluted dish soap are effective. A few drops of liquid dish soap mixed with some warm water should be enough to clean up most problems. An outdoor rug can benefit greatly from the removal of mildew or moldusing both baking soda and white vinegar; however, exercise caution not to overdo it as this could fade the rug’s original color.

  • Rinse And Dry

After rinsing the outdoor rug with water to get rid of all cleaning agents, either lay it flat to dry or secure it to a clothesline. Rugs should not be draped over railings since they may transfer color from the railing or lose shape as they dry. After the rug’s top has dried, flip it over to let the underside dry. Consider sun drying if the rug’s substance is colorfast. Before putting the rug back on your patio or putting it in storage, make sure both sides are dry.

  • Store Or Place Rug

Many like to rotate their outdoor rug according to the seasons. Take your rug inside if severe rain or snow is predicted to extend its life. To keep it in a roll, use ropes or stretch cords. Consider putting the rug in plastic or under a tarp if it will be kept outside on a deck or shed. If your outdoor rug is small enough to be kept inside your house, store it somewhere you’ll find it easy to find for the upcoming season.

Naturally, wash the area where your previously cleaned outdoor rug was located if you reposition it. This entails hosing down the grass or pressure-washing the deck before installing your new rug. Finally, just as importantly, make a note on your calendar to repeat this when the summer entertaining season ends, which should be approximately three months from now.

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