Linen chairs are easy to spot clean using this simple method from an item found in most pantries - baking soda.

Steps

  1. 1
    Make a paste from baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) mixed with water. The paste should be fairly loose in consistency.
  2. 2
    Apply the paste generously to the stained areas of the chair.
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  3. 3
    Leave 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.
  4. 4
    Brush 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.
  5. 5
    Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I remove a water ring from a fabric chair?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You could try toothpaste. I know it sounds weird, but it works a charm usually, and can be used to clean a lot of things.
  • Question
    How long after using the bicarbonate paste should I wait before trying again if the first application didn't remove the stain?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Wait 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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