Hi all-

Taking out the summer furniture today and noticed the white plastic straps on my chairs are now turning yellow - I think maybe from suntan lotion? Anyone know what I can use to get them white again? I am referring to hard plastic chairs that have white "bands" across that you sit on - not the solid plastic chairs!

TIA for your ideas!!

I did some searching and found a few things you can try:

-Baking Soda - if really tough stains pour vinegar on after b. soda is on.

-Oxy clean in some warm water.

-Simple Green and a scrub brush.

-Greased Lighting - found at Walmart.

-Plain old dish soap or vinegar in a spray bottle.

-Heloise Tip: 3/4 c. household bleach and 1 Tbsp. powdered or liquid laundry detergent mixed with 1 gallon warm water. Test on a hidden area to make sure plastic won't discolor. Wear rubber gloves & scrub with a soft bristle brush or sponge. Let mixture stay on the chair for 5-15 mins., then rinse well.

Hope one of these might help, maybe someone else will have some ideas.

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Thank you!!! I've since figured out that the straps are made of vinyl - so I'll try the above and let you know how it goes!!