May 31, 2019

How to maintain your outdoor rug

By Stephanie Sanders
How to maintain your outdoor rug

Now you have your beautiful outdoor rug on your patio or garden, it’s important to keep it maintained to keep it looking brand new. Green Decore rugs are very easy to clean and will last for ages. They are both UV protected and resistant to moisture and mildew. There a number of ways in which you can keep it looking new. See below.

1. Vacuuming

Vacuum 

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Just shake off the rug to take the most dirt off it and then vacuum.

2. Garden Hose

Garden hose

Just wipe it with a dry or damp cloth or wash with a garden hose.

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 3. Bath tub

Bath 

Clean it in the bath tub using water.

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4. Soap and water

Soap

If it’s really dirty, mix a solution of soap and water in a bucket to get rid of dirt. Then, scrub the rug using a large nylon brush. 

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5. Use Sunlight

Sunlight

To ensure that your area rug stays free of mold growth after washing, hang the rug over a railing in direct sunlight. The size of the rug and surrounding humidity will affect how long it takes to dry.

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Also read: Create your own show garden with an outdoor rugGreen Decore launches new collection of outdoor rugs and Bring comfort and colour to your patio with outdoor rugs