Ruined garden chairs? Discover the make -up with the baking soda: natural, cheap and super effective to make them return shining without effort.
There is something pleasant and almost therapeutic in taking care of the garden. You don’t need to do great things: just just move a vase, arrange a plant or refresh the furnishings to feel that the space around changes energy. When the sun begins to really warm up, the desire to sit outside with a drink in her hand also appears, perhaps reading something or having a chat.
Too bad that at the moment, at the moment, you find yourself with chairs in pitiful condition. Dirty, discolored, sometimes with spots that seem carved in plastic or paint. Scenes already seen, right? Still, it takes very little to solve. Sodium bicarbonate is one of those remedies that seem too simple to be true. But it works, and how it works. It is delicate, natural, does not pollute and is already in the kitchen. A kind of superhero of cleaning, quiet but very effective.
Bicarbonate makeup for bright garden chairs
When you hear about natural cleaningimmediately appears: the baking soda. It is no coincidence. Because this ingredient, as common as precious, has a list of properties that make it unbeatable. Degrease, disinfect, removes smells and acts as a delicate scrub. In short, it seems made on purpose for the spring works.
And for garden chairs it is a phenomenal ally. Whether they are plastic, metal or wood, it adapts to every surface with some small care. A solution that smells of home, common sense and practicality.
For plastic chairs, just prepare a dense pasta mixing bicarbonate and water. It applies with a sponge on the dirtiest areas and leaves it acting for 10-15 minutes. Then he rubs with a soft brush and rinse with warm water. The result? Chairs as new, without spots or halos.
Metal chairs, on the other hand, must be treated with more delicacy. In this case, it is useful to add a spoonful of white vinegar to the mixture, to enhance the anti -rust effect. The mix must be spread with a soft cloth and left to act for a few minutes. But be careful: better avoid abrasive sponges, because they could scratch the surface.
Finally, for wooden chairs, a more diluted solution is recommended. Bicarbonate, warm water and a few drops of neutral soap. The wood must be cleaned following the vein, without exerting too much pressure. After rinsing, a passage of furniture oil can revive the color and protect it from future damage.
In all cases, the secret is not in a hurry. Leaving the mixture to act, the necessary time can really make the difference. And for the most stubborn stains? A second step, perhaps with a few drops of lemon, can strengthen the whitening effect.
Other practical tips to make the chairs last longer
Once clean, it is a shame to leave them at the mercy of time again. Here are some useful measures to keep them shining longer:
- Cover them with waterproof sheets When they are not used
- Store them in a covered place During the coldest months
- Apply a specific protective For the material of the chairs
- Clean themeven just with soap and water
A simple trick is also to use the cera d’api (for wood) or a light layer of linen oil: helps to create a natural barrier against UV humidity and rays.
And for those who have little time? There are electric garden brushes that facilitate cleaning, which can also be combined with the use of bicarbonate. A small investment, but which makes the difference.
Those who own multiple outdoor furnishings can also take advantage of this trick for tables, deckchairs and even umbrellas. The principle is the same: bicarbonate, water and a pinch of patience. And a visible effect is obtained already from the first use.
An ecological, cheap and unsuspected ally
It is often believed that expensive detergents are needed to obtain good results. In fact, just give confidence to simple remedies such as baking soda. Not only is it cheap and naturalbut it also avoids entering chemicals in the environment.
In times when we try to reduce the environmental impact, each gesture matters. And what is simpler than cleaning with what you already have in the kitchen? In addition, it is versatile: it can be used for barbecue, outdoor vases, even for stone flooring.
It is not uncommon for those who start using baking soda for one reason, end up applying it to a thousand other uses. A sort of domestic small “jolly”, capable of surprising for its effectiveness. Sometimes, the best allies are found in the most unexpected places: and in the pantry, bicarbonate just waits to be rediscovered.
In the end, what matters is the satisfaction of seeing the garden in order, brilliant chairs, and knowing that I have done everything without effort and without aggressive products. A small trick, that of baking soda, which is worth trying immediately.
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