If you vacuum your furniture, use a soft brush attachment to gently loosen the dirt. To avoid scratching your vinyl chair, always use a soft cloth or brush for dusting.

Use a soft rag or the soft side of a sponge so you don’t scratch the vinyl. Don’t wash your chair with an abrasive scrubber. You can also use an all-purpose cleaner as an alternative to soap and water. [6] X Expert Source Alicia SokolowskiGreen Cleaning Specialist Expert Interview. 15 September 2020. However, check the label to make sure it’s suitable for vinyl. Soap and water is a great option for vinyl strap chairs, but it also works well on vinyl-based fabrics, like those used in some outdoor chair cushions, sunshades, and synthetic wicker mesh. [7] X Research source

You can buy washing soda in the cleaning supplies section of most grocery or home supply stores. You can also make your own by heating baking soda in the oven at 400 °F (204 °C) for about an hour. [9] X Research source

If the mild bleach mixture doesn’t work, try mixing up a higher concentration of 50:50 bleach and water. Too much exposure to bleach can etch or dry out the surface of your vinyl furniture, so only use bleach if other solutions don’t work. Wear gloves when you work with bleach to protect your hands, and always work outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. To avoid creating toxic fumes, never mix bleach with ammonia or other household cleaners (aside from mild dish soap).

You can also use this solution on vinyl mesh chairs or chairs with vinyl fabric sunshades.

This method works well on vinyl wicker, mesh, or fabric chairs. If you don’t have white vinegar, apple cider vinegar is also safe to use on vinyl surfaces. [14] X Research source

Never mix ammonia with bleach! Doing so will release very dangerous toxic fumes.

Wash the area with soapy water and rinse it thoroughly when you’re done so your chair doesn’t get greasy.

Alcohol can break down a variety of tough stains, including permanent marker and spilled paint. It’s also safe on most types of plastic, unlike many harsher solvent cleaners. [18] X Research source