Regaining Sanity as a Mother of Two Boys
As a mother of two energetic boys, maintaining my sanity can sometimes feel like a Herculean task. Just the other day, after a long day at work, I returned home to a scene that made my heart sink: walls adorned with colorful wax pencil drawings and my once-pristine dining upholstery chairs now smeared with mud. It’s a testament to their creativity, but what about the state of my home?
Thankfully, cleaning the wax off the walls was manageable; a blow dryer and some paper towels worked wonders. However, tackling the muddy upholstery chairs was a bit more complicated. Initially, I thought about washing them in the tub, but that option quickly proved unfeasible. After some research and a bit of trial and error, I discovered an effective homemade upholstery cleaning solution that brought my chairs back to life!
The best part? This cleaning concoction requires simple ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. Here’s how to whip it up:
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of Dawn Dish Soap
- 1 cup of Hydrogen Peroxide
- Spray bottle
- Microfiber cloth or rag
Preparation Instructions:
Begin by pouring the dish soap and hydrogen peroxide into the spray bottle. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the dish soap is completely dissolved.
Application Steps:
When it’s time to tackle those stubborn stains, spray the solution onto small sections of the upholstery. Taking it step by step will yield better results than trying to eliminate the entire stain in one go. Allow the cleaner to soak into the fabric for a few minutes. Then, using your microfiber cloth, gently rub the affected area, working in small portions. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your chairs can look brand new again!
Pro Tip:
If you find that the fabric has become too soapy after cleaning, simply dampen the microfiber cloth with water and blot the area to remove any excess soap.
With this simple solution, I was able to restore my dining chairs and reclaim my sense of sanity amidst the delightful chaos that comes with raising two little boys.