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How to restore vinyl
Soak the item in hot, soapy water.
With some vinyl, you can simply soak it in a mixture of hot tap water and a dash of dish soap. This mixture will release most of the grime, and then you can rub it down with a cloth or sponge to help remove the rest of the grime.

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1). You can also try setting the item in an air-tight container. This method works best on delicate furniture, like books or paintings.
2). If you're cleaning in the shower, use a sulfadide soap or baby shampoo instead. A wet cloth can do this just as well, but it's easiest to work with the damp cloth.
3). In fact, soaking the item should be done more than once. Over time, old vinyl is more likely to spoil in water, and you don't want your item to be much more likely to be damaged than it already is.
4). Rinse off the soap when you're done. Try a cleaner specifically made for the type of vinyl you're cleaning.
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