How To Clean Plastic/Resin Outdoor Patio Furniture [View all]

Last edited Thu Mar 20, 2025, 10:47 AM - Edit history (1)

A few years ago I garbage picked this plastic/resin bench.

When I first spotted it, I thought that it was some sort of stone bench since it was so discolored. To be fair I spotted it at night. I had never seen such detail for a backrest on a plastic/resin bench either. I went to see how heavy it was and discovered it was lightweight material.

I had previously attempted to clean this bench with liquid dish soap with a salt mixture, a Mr. Clean magic eraser, Shout laundry stain remover, and a few other failed cleaning attempts.

Someone close to me recommended Clorox cleaner plus bleach.

I hauled this bench into my tub/shower combo and it barely fit. I sprayed it with the cleaner and let it sit for about 20 minutes. I took my hand held shower head and rinsed it off. I repeated this procedure several times. I wiped it down with a cleaning towel to help dry it before hauling it back outside.


It worked! No scrubbing was involved. The bench looks practically brand new. I hope this information helps someone else.



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Edit: I forgot to mention that a power washer was used last summer before any other attempts were made to try to clean this bench off without much success.