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Linen chairs are easy to spot clean using this simple method from an item found in most pantries - baking soda.
Steps
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1Make a paste from baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) mixed with water. The paste should be fairly loose in consistency.
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2Apply the paste generously to the stained areas of the chair.Advertisement
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3Leave the paste to dry. It will self-adhere and dry anywhere from half an hour to a few hours, depending on how much paste you have had to use.
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4Brush off the paste using a soft, clean cloth. Check to see if the stain has been removed. Repeat if needed, otherwise you should have a clean linen chair once again.
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5Finished.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I remove a water ring from a fabric chair?
Community AnswerYou could try toothpaste. I know it sounds weird, but it works a charm usually, and can be used to clean a lot of things. -
QuestionHow long after using the bicarbonate paste should I wait before trying again if the first application didn't remove the stain?
Community AnswerWait 45 minutes until you put the second application on.
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Things You'll Need
- Baking soda / bicarbonate of soda (enough to form a paste)
- Water (enough to form a paste)
- Soft cleaning cloth (neutral colour/not dyed, to be sure that it won't run on the linen)
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