Stir well so that the white vinegar is properly diluted in the water;
Pour the solution into a spray bottle and apply it to plastic garden chairs and tables. It is also preferable to insist especially on the areas most prone to dirt;
Leave to act for a few minutes;
Gently rub your garden furniture with a soft cloth and admire the result – the dirt disappears as if by magic! The chair should return to its original colour.
If, on the other hand, the dirt is more stubborn than expected, you can also prepare a spray bottle in which you mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda to 1 tablespoon of water. Apply to the surfaces to be treated, leave for a few minutes and rub gently. Do not hesitate to repeat the operation if necessary.
The Marseille soap trick
Here is a very simple but very useful product to clean naturally and very effectively all kinds of surfaces at home. If Marseille soap is often relied upon to whiten clothes, well, the same can be said of its ability to whiten your garden furniture! To turn it into a garden furniture cleaner just follow a few simple steps:
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Pour 2 tablespoons of liquid Marseille soap into 1.5 litres of warm water;
Pour the soapy water into a spray bottle;
Stir thoroughly and… that’s it!
Simply spray the chair or table, focusing more on the dirty parts, then leave it on for a few minutes;
Wipe with a soft, clean cloth and rub vigorously;
Your garden furniture is all clean;
All that’s left is to let it dry.
Baking soda and lemon duo
Your garden furniture doesn’t look easy to clean? We suggest you rely on one duo in particular: baking soda and lemon. The slightly abrasive property of baking soda together with the natural acid in lemon (citric acid) is all you need! Both ingredients have the ability to break down the dirt in the resin without the risk of leaving marks on the material.
Mix 4 tablespoons of lemon juice with 5 tablespoons of baking soda and a small amount of water. Put in enough to obtain a sufficiently consistent mass;
With a sponge, apply the paste to your garden furniture or patio furniture;
Leave for a few minutes after application;
Use a soft damp cloth to remove the product, then rinse and air dry. Well, that’s it!
No need to resort to aggressive chemical-based methods to have snow-white chairs! With these simple tips, your garden furniture will be restored to its former glory without too much difficulty.
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