How to Create an All-Natural Toy + Playset Cleaner
Keep outdoor playsets and toys in tip-top shape after harsh weather with this easy, all-natural cleaning method.
![How to Deep Clean Outdoor Playset Step 5- Spray & Wipe
Finally, spray surfaces with vinegar and essential oil mixture, then wipe down with a soft rag.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/3/5/1/Original-HSH17_BPF_All-Natural-Toy-Playset-Cleaner_step5-spray-wipe.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1488769698576.jpeg)
Materials Needed
- 16 oz. spray bottle
- 6 oz. warm water
- 6 oz. distilled white vinegar
- 4-6 drops lemon essential oil
- old, clean rags
- broom or shop vacuum
- garden hose (with high-pressure spray nozzle)
- pressure washer (optional)
Clear Debris
Clean out the playset with a stiff broom or shop vacuum.
![How to Deep Clean Outdoor Playset Step 1- Clear Debris
First, clean out the play set with a stiff broom and/or shop vacuum.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/3/5/1/Original-HSH17_BPF_All-Natural-Toy-Playset-Cleaner_step1-clear-debris.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1488769680945.jpeg)
Wash It Down
Using a high-pressure spray nozzle on your garden hose, remove any caked-on dirt and dust from the playset's surfaces. If there are layers of mildew and dirt, consider using a pressure washer. (If the playset is wood, be careful with the water pressure, as soft woods can gouge easily.)
![How to Deep Clean Outdoor Playset Step 2- Wash it Down
Use a high-pressure spray nozzle on your garden hose to get any caked-on dirt and dust off the playset’s surfaces. If there are layers of mildew and dirt, consider using a pressure washer with a green or gray nozzle. CAUTION- If the playset is wood, be careful with the water pressure, as soft woods can gouge easily. So, avoid the red or yellow nozzle.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/3/5/1/Original-HSH17_BPF_All-Natural-Toy-Playset-Cleaner_step2-wash-it-down.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1488769683255.jpeg)
Create Spray
Combine one part water and one part distilled white vinegar into a clean spray bottle.
![How to Deep Clean Outdoor Playset Step 3- Create Spray
Combine one part water and one part distilled white vinegar into a spray bottle.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/3/5/1/Original-HSH17_BPF_All-Natural-Toy-Playset-Cleaner_step3-create-spray.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1488769682199.jpeg)
Add Essential Oil
Add four to six drops of lemon essential oil for a nice fragrance and added cleaning power.
![How to Deep Clean Outdoor Playset Step 4- Add Essential Oils
Add four to five drops of lemon essential oil for a nice fragrance and added cleaning power.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/3/5/1/Original-HSH17_BPF_All-Natural-Toy-Playset-Cleaner_step4-add-essential-oils.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1488769692831.jpeg)
Spray + Wipe
Spray the playset surfaces with your homemade cleaning mixture, then wipe down with a soft rag. Watch your kids' beloved backyard playspace come back to life from a grueling winter.
![Step 5- Spray & WipeFinally, spray surfaces with vinegar and essential oil mixture, then wipe down with a soft rag.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/3/5/1/Original-HSH17_BPF_All-Natural-Toy-Playset-Cleaner_step5-spray-wipe.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1488769698576.jpeg)
![Keep outdoor playsets and toys in tip top shape with this all-natural cleaning method!](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/3/5/1/Original-HSH17_BPF_All-Natural-Toy-Playset-Cleaner_COVER.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1488769679558.jpeg)