How to clean upholstery

Clean Upholstery

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I found these ten office chairs being offered free on a on-line swap site.  They are in great condition, just needed some basic surface cleaning.

I found these ten office chairs being offered free on a on-line swap site. They are in great condition, just needed some basic surface cleaning.

I put the baking soda in a jar with a 'sprinkle' top.

I put the baking soda in a jar with a 'sprinkle' top.

Sprinkle chairs generously with the baking soda.

Sprinkle chairs generously with the baking soda.

Let baking soda set for 30 minutes.

Let baking soda set for 30 minutes.

Use vacuum to clean up baking soda.

Use vacuum to clean up baking soda.

Measure vinegar and dawn detergent into a mixing bowl.

Measure vinegar and dawn detergent into a mixing bowl.

Use electric mixer on low to mix together.

Use electric mixer on low to mix together.

Scoop suds out and spread onto chair.

Scoop suds out and spread onto chair.

Rub mixture into the fabric.

Rub mixture into the fabric.

Let set 20 minutes or so, then use a wet rag to scrub/wipe the area you just rubbed into the fabric.  Wash out rag frequently.

Let set 20 minutes or so, then use a wet rag to scrub/wipe the area you just rubbed into the fabric. Wash out rag frequently.

Let dry.

Let dry.

Fresh & clean!

  • 2.0c Water
  • 1/4c Dawn dish liquid
  • 1/4c Vinegar
  • Baking soda