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How to clean an antique upholstered chair?
I recently nabbed a "free" chair from the curb, however, not before it got rained on, once. So since drying it out, I have noticed that the dye from the "embroidered" flowers in the upholstery has bled all over the seat, so obviously, I can't clean it with water, but it's very dirty, and there's a large stain on the front of the back. Does anyone know how I could safely clean this old chair without completely ruining it? Thank you in advance!
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Try using the long, extendable hose-like part of your vacuum with a brush attachment to go over it and get rid of any dust/visible dirt before going in to repair the chair is a good place to start.
Also, if you have some spare time, checking to see if the chair is structurally sound before cleaning is a good idea. Is the wood cracked? Is there anything between the bottom of the chair legs and the floor to prevent unwanted scratches on hardwood? Does anything need to be tightened? These are normally fairly easy fixes, so do this before if you can.
To actually clean the chair, use/buy some a spray can of upholstery cleaner, which will normally also work for cleaning carpets. Something from Resolve/Triple Action/ArmorAll or any brand that makes this product is good. Always make sure to check the product's label for anything you might have any issues with before you make a purchase. Give the fabric a light spray with the product, making sure to not miss stains/crevices, then scrub with a clean cloth. When you're done, let the whole thing dry, since the cleaning spray has probably made it a just a little damp.
While it dries, feel free to do some work on the wood of the chair using a rubdown such as a wood polish/conditioner. Rub it on, let it soak, then wipe off the excess product.
Once everything is dry, go over any prominent stains if you wish. Your chair should definitely be cleaner than it was when you took it in! Feel free to vacuum it over again, and if all else fails, use a pillow, small throw blanket, or a faux sheepskin to hide anything that didn't come out while you were cleaning.
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