Hi everyone! Today I’m going to talk about cleaning my white faux leather bar stools and the ingredients I use to do so. I will also have before and after pictures so you can see how well this DIY cleaner works.
With a boyfriend who loves to be in the garage, white leather barstools were not the smartest idea for our house. They can get dirty fast! Rather than using a strong cleaner like bleach, I found that a mixture of white vinegar and dish soap works best at cleaning these barstools.
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Vinegar is great for cleaning, and it can be a much safer alternative then store-bought cleaners. It’s a great option for cleaning really anything! I also used a sponge to scrub and wipe off all of the grime, but if you have genuine leather or are worried about scuffing, a washcloth or rag might be a better option.
What You’ll Need:
- Warm Water
- Dish Soap
- White Vinegar
- Sponge/Washcloth
If you have a spray bottle on-hand, this will work perfectly for mixing the soap and vinegar. That way you also have it for cleaning other things around the house. First, add some warm water, then a couple drops of dish soap, and some white vinegar. Then shake the mixture so the soap mixes in.
The only thing to keep in mind when using a spray bottle is not to fully saturate the fabric. In order to prevent this, you can lightly spray the furniture directly, or spray the sponge/cloth first then wipe the furniture.
Here are the before and after pictures of my barstools. They look so much better now and no noxious smells! I feel using warm water really helps loosen up all the dirt and grime, and the vinegar makes the white much brighter.
These pictures really show how well this DIY cleaner works. My barstools were practically grey before I cleaned them! Cleaning them with vinegar and soap made a huge difference.
As you can see, Chloe is really happy with them too. 😉
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Those stools are gorgeous, great tip!
Thank you!
Vinegar is great for cleaning, i used it also. I miz with baking soda and lemon sometimes. Because of tge vinegar smells. ☹..nice sofa!!
Thank you! Ooh I’ll have to try lemon next time! I mix with baking soda sometimes too, it helps a lot with cleaning.
Lol, your cat is very happy and owning the spot already.😍
Haha she totally is! It’s her favorite perch in the house 😄
How adorable!😍
This is so cool😎🙏🏿
Thank you! 😊
Wow – it really worked great – thanks for sharing this!
Thank you for checking it out! 😊
Awesome!
Thanks!
Thanks for this post! I just tried this and I was surprised at how well it worked. I usually just get my leather couches (both real or faux) cleaned by a local upholstery cleaner in my area and they always do a great job, but I’m glad I found your handy solution for when I feel like cleaning it myself!
Thanks for checking out my post, and I’m so glad the cleaner worked well for you! It’s definitely one of my favorite DIY cleaners.