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How To Clean Vinyl Upholstery

by on Jul 26, 2010

Car seats, bar stools, patio furniture, boat cushions, vintage sofas, and ottomans are places you’ll find vinyl upholstery fabric. There are some handy dos and don’ts you’ll want to be aware of to clean off the grime without damaging the vinyl surface. Dos:

  • Use only warm water and soap
  • use a soft bristled brush to clean out the grime
  • rinse with a sponge and cold water
  • use only alkaline based cleaners to remove stubborn stains

Don’t use:

  • solvents or acid based cleaners
  • household cleaners
  • dry cleaning fluids
  • steel wool
  • industrial cleaners
  • waxes
  • petroleum distillates
  • silicone oils
  • concentrated detergents
  • concentrated bleaches

Store vinyl cushions in a cool and dry room, not the basement or attic where mildew can set in.

If not using something covered in vinyl upholstery for a long time, cover it with a clean white cloth to prevent dust and sun damage.

Via: DoItYourself.com

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