Black specks, gray film, and a musty cushion
Mildew on patio cushions starts as tiny black or gray dots along seams and piping, then spreads into a dull film. Press on the seat and you may smell it before you see it. Pollen leaves a yellow-green dust, and aluminum or resin frames go chalky or sticky. Outdoor furniture cleaning has to deal with three different things here: the fabric cover, the foam inside, and the frame.
Why the hose, bleach, or pressure washer falls short
A hose soaks the foam. A soaked cushion stays wet, smells, and grows mildew in the core. Bleach can fade fabric that is not solution-dyed acrylic. A pressure washer can raise the grain on wood, chip powder coat on aluminum, and fray resin wicker, so the finish comes off with the dirt.
Covers washed, foam kept dry, frames by material
Solution-dyed acrylic can take a wash, so we lift soil and pollen off the cover, treat surface mildew, and flush it. The foam is left as dry as the cushion's construction allows. Frames get agitation matched to aluminum, resin wicker, or wood so the finish is not scratched. We use EPA Safer Choice products so your patio is not left with a harsh residue.
When to replace the insert, and what to tell us
If mildew has colonized the foam core, cleaning won't save it. The insert should be replaced, not flooded. After the wash, stand cushions on edge so air moves through them, because a cover put back on damp foam will smell again in a week. We've done this work since 2021 and are Google Guaranteed with a BBB A+ rating. Before guests come, book early so there is time to dry, then call (949) 992-3299 and tell us the fabric, the frame material, and whether the covers zip off.
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