How to Make Vinyl Cleaner

Cleaning the vinyl seats in your car or vinyl furnishings in your home is not a difficult task. For daily cleaning, a simple wipe of the vinyl with a damp cloth is all that's needed. To remove stains and grime, you can use a commercial cleaner or save some money and make your own vinyl cleaner. Everything you need to make the cleaner is probably right in your kitchen.

Things You'll Need

• Latex gloves
• Pot or bowl
• Laundry detergent
• Baking powder
• Spoon
• Warm water
• Soft cloth

Instructions

1. After putting on latex gloves, mix 4 tbsp. laundry detergent and 8 tbsp. baking powder in a pot or bowl. Stir the dry ingredients with a spoon.

2. Add 2 cups of warm water to the dry ingredients in the pot or bowl.

3. Stir the cleaning solution with a spoon.

4. Dip a soft cloth into the cleaning solution. Wring out excess solution.

5. Wipe your vinyl surfaces with the soaked cloth. Rinse the surfaces with a clean, damp cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• To make cleaning easier, pour the vinyl cleaner into a spray bottle and spray the solution onto your vinyl surfaces.

• Store the vinyl cleaner in a closed container; shake slightly before using.

References

• Make your own homemade Vinyl upholstery cleaner

Resources

• Proper Vinyl Care