Say goodbye to green algae on your outdoor rug by using vinegar, water, and mild detergent. Scrub, rinse, and dry the rug to restore its beauty and prevent future algae growth. Keep your outdoor rug clean and algae-free by regularly inspecting, cleaning, and maximizing sunlight exposure.

To clean an outdoor rug, mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the solution onto the rug, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then scrub with a brush and rinse with a hose. Allow the rug to air dry completely before placing it back outside.

Thoroughly wet down your rug using a hose or several buckets of water. Mix a small amount of soap or rug cleaner with warm or cold water in a bucket. Test the soap mixture in a small corner of the rug to be sure the soap doesn’t affect the color of the rug. Let the soap sit for a few minutes and then rinse it out thoroughly.

DIY cleaning solutions, like diluted dish soap, white vinegar, or baking soda, work well for most outdoor rugs. For most messes, a simple mix of a few drops of liquid dish soap in warm water should do the trick.