Plastic patio furniture may get a bad rap in the decor world, but there's no cheaper way to seat lots of people outdoors. The main problem isn't a stylistic one, though. It's that plastic is porous and can hold onto dirt like there's no tomorrow. For a particularly stubborn stain, the vinegar treatment and standard soap-and-water didn't help. I even tried tile cleaner, but all I got was a headache.
I had a few Magic Eraser sponges (swear this is not a product placement) in my cleaning cabinet and on a whim, used it on the stain. To my surprise, it removed the stain with minimal effort. Just don't rub too hard, because I noticed that the sponge can dull the plastic surface.
White plastic chairs are the worst to keep clean. I found that Wesley whitewall tire cleaner works great on them. Spray it on, leave it a bit, wipe it off with a sponge. Great for another 10,000 miles or 100 fannies, whichever comes first.
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One of the best ways to protect outdoor furniture is to use Armourall wipes after cleaning....polishes and protects.
ReplyNo wipes? Use pledge spray and a cloth. The key here is using a protectant....and a lot easier than using car wax.
ZEP from Home Depot is the best. Spray on and by the time you get the hose to rinse off your chair is like new. Also only costs under $2.00.
ReplyWhite plastic chairs are the worst to keep clean. I found that Wesley whitewall tire cleaner works great on them. Spray it on, leave it a bit, wipe it off with a sponge. Great for another 10,000 miles or 100 fannies, whichever comes first.
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