How Do You Clean A Patio Umbrella? Six Tips To Get You Started

Have falling leaves, seeds, berries and bird droppings taken the wind out of your umbrellas’ sails? Before you let it take a much-deserved breather during the icy winter, it’s important that you clean that soiled umbrella thoroughly.

But how do you clean a patio umbrella? Sure, this cumbersome process is quite a challenge, but with items like a blanket or towel, mild detergent and a hose, you can achieve sparkling results.
Six Steps To Spotless Brilliance

Here’s how you can ensure that you patio umbrella is as good as new:

  • Spread a protective layer like a blanket or towel on the ground. Make sure that it is as big as or bigger than the patio umbrella.
  • Open the umbrella and lay it on its sides against the protective surface ensuring that no part touches the ground.
  • Using a hose or bucket, wet the surface. You must ensure that the umbrella does not roll off the surface.
  • Scrub the umbrella gently using mild soap or detergent mixed with warm water and a sponge. Work on taking off those invidious stains.
  • Rinse off the soap, and allow it to dry in the sun.

Your umbrella is all set to stir the world, again.