How to Get the Musty Smell Out of Cushions
- 1). Check the cushion's label for the manufacturer's recommended washing instructions. Remove the cover -- if the cushion has one -- and launder according to the label.
- 2). Examine the cushion and -- if mildew or mold is present -- hang the cushion outside on a clothesline. Apply an aerosol fungicide to both sides of the cushion. Air dry for several hours.
- 3). Cover a flat surface with a towel. Lay the smelly cushion on top of the towel. Add undiluted white vinegar to a spray bottle.
- 4). Mist the top side of the cushion lightly with the vinegar. Let dry. Flip the cushion over and mist the bottom side. Let dry.
- 5). Repeat the process as often as needed until you have eliminated the musty smell.
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