A dirty papasan cushion is a lost cause according to many internet resources.It's not always the case.This guide will show you how to clean your papasan chair cushion.Even if animals peed on the cushion, this way of cleaning is still effective.
Step 1: Help from a friend.
The papasan cushion is heavy when it is wet.It will be much easier to have someone else help you with the job.
Step 2: As much soil as possible be cleared away.
If you have to clean the cushion before it gets wet, make sure to wipe off any dirt or debris.
Step 3: Put the cushion in the bathtub.
When the water is warm, let the tub fill 1/3 or 1/2 of the way up, depending on how thick your cushion is.
Step 4: The cushion needs to be let to soak.
The water in the tub may turn brown or gray if your cushion is dirty.This may be gross, but it means that the cleaning is working.
Step 5: Suck the cushion and ring it.
If you step on it with your bare feet, water will come into the cushion and be forced out.The water in and out of the cushion is what's going to get this sucker clean.Both sides have a chance to breathe if the cushion is flip frequently.
Step 6: The bathtub of the dirty water should be drained after you've squeezed the cushion for about five minutes.
Step 7: Put the detergent on the cushion.
Make sure to focus the detergent on the spot that is dirty.Rub the detergent into the cushion with your hands or a towel.
Step 8: Place the tub in the warm water.
Squish the cushion again to get the soapy water out.If you want to adequately clean the whole cushion, do this for another five minutes or so.
Step 9: If the cushion was dirty, repeat the above steps.
Push the water in and out as long as you feel like it's making a difference.You can refill the tub with clean water if you drain the water.Continue working until you feel like you can't get the cushion.
Step 10: The soapy water should be drained from the bathtub.
Step on the cushion and squeeze the water out of it.
Step 11: Put the tub back up with warm water and squeeze the cushion with your feet.
Keep flipping the cushion to clean both sides.The goal is to get all the soap out of the cushion.
Step 12: You should drain the tub after you feel all the soap is gone.
Step on the cushion to get all the water out.A friend can help you transfer the cushion to a drying area.
Step 13: Box fans should be set up around the cushion to help dry it.
The fans should be facing the open face rather than the sides of the cushion.The cushion needs to be dry as fast as possible to prevent mold from growing inside.If you are using two box fans, put one in front of the cushion and the other in the back.If you are drying the cushion on a flat surface, be sure to turn it every few hours to give both sides time to dry.The fans should be left running until the cushion is dry.If you want to see if the cushion still has water in it, you can put a paper towel in the suspected area and then step on it.The paper towel needs to be dried more if it gets wet.
Step 14: The cushion needs to be deodorized.
You can spray something on the cushion after it's dried to remove unpleasant smells.Follow the directions on the air freshener label.