How to Clean Plastic Patio Chairs
Plastic patio chairs are seen in many households. They are used on patios, in the yard and around the fire pit. Cleaning plastic patio chairs is essential to keeping them looking nice throughout the season can be accomplished in a few easy steps.
- Gather hot, soapy water. Fill a bucket with hot water and liquid detergent. Using hot water helps to remove dirt easier. You may have to refill the bucket a few times depending on how many chairs need cleaning.
- Wipe down all the chairs using the hot, soapy water and a rag. Be sure to clean the top, sides and bottom of the chair. Turn it upside down and clean underneath also. Use a brush to clean inside crevices. You can use a large cleaning brush or something small, such as a toothbrush.
- Rinse the chairs thoroughly when done. This can be done using the garden hose or buckets of water. Allow the chairs to sit in the sun to dry. If you need them right away or just want to put them away, dry them with large, clean towels.
- Add a cup of bleach to the water for chairs that have stubborn stains. Allow the solution to soak on the chairs for about ten minutes. When applied to the chairs, the bleach may help to lighten the stains. Be sure to rinse completely.
- Consider painting the chairs if they do not come clean. There is spray paint available that is specifically made for plastic.