Looking for a way to refurbish your aviator armchair? We settle on this piece of furniture to watch the television, read a book, have an aperitif with friends, cuddle our cat, etc.

The aviator armchair is a must-have piece of furniture for your home's living room. The frequency of its use makes it one of the most likely to be dirty. In this article, we give you the best tips for cleaning your aviator chair in synthetic material.

The products to prepare for the maintenance of the armchair:

  • A soft cloth
  • A sponge
  • Scarlet water
  • Baking soda
  • From the land of Sommières for fat stains

Clear the aviator's armchair from dust

Before you start by cleaning your aviator armchair, it is advisable to dust it off. In addition to not being aesthetically pleasing, dust can make it look like a nasty stain on your couch when combined with moisture. To do this, you must regularly pass a dry cloth on the coating, if you have a special tip on your vacuum cleaner, use it in order to remove a greater amount of dust.

If you have pets, you will have to take advantage of this step to remove the stuffed animals and hairs left by them. To effectively remove animal hair, you can use an adhesive roller or a damp cloth.

Finally, you will have to prepare the armchair for the next steps. Surfaces not covered by fabric must be treated in order to be protected at the time of cleaning itself. This first step is essential for a successful cleaning of your aviator armchair.

Cleaning a riveted aluminum armchair

The technique used to clean a synthetic armchair is simple and effective. The first step is to choose the method that best suits your aviator armchairs: water cleaning or dry cleaning with a soft cloth. If the purchase of your armchair is not several years old, you can use water cleaning, otherwise the dry cleaning would be the most suitable.

To apply cleaning to water, you must first check that your armchair is able to withstand the water. If this is the case, start by clearing the chair of dust to treat small tasks.

For this method, you can use a suitable detergent or a natural solution. Natural solutions for effective cleaning are Marseille soap or baking soda. Once you have chosen the solution to use, it is advisable to test it on a hidden corner of the chair before applying it to the front of the armchair.

After treating the stubborn stains on the sofa, you can apply a shampoo to the armchair. As soon as this operation is complete, place a wet washcloth on the chair to avoid the areolas. Finally, use a clean towel or hairdryer to absorb water.

If the fabric of your armchair is too fragile, it is advisable to opt for dry cleaning. By opting for this technique, you increase the life of your chair and reduce the risk of the presence of areolas. To apply it, you have the choice between baking soda and the special foam that is marketed in specialty shops.

Fat stains can be cleaned with Sommières soil, a natural and effective product against fat.

Riveted aluminum doesn't require a lot of maintenance, a simple passage with a damp cloth, will easily clean your leather club armchair aviator style.

With the baking soda, just sprinkle on the chair and let it work for a few minutes. Finally, suck it all up to rid the couch of any dirt. Baking soda is known for its cleaning properties that can brighten your chair in no time. That's why we have to choose this solution!

Why opt for a synthetic armchair?

There is a lot of debate about the material used to line the aviator armchairs. If no one thinks that leather is the best coating for an aviator armchair, many arguments go in favor of synthetic materials.

The advantage of PVC over full-flower leather is that you don't sit on a dead animal, it's hard, but it's the truth. While it is thought to use a natural coating, treatment products to make leather stain-proof are often chemical and toxic. With leather, cleaning techniques are more complex and some tasks can be permanent. It is therefore advisable to opt for a synthetic armchair in order to enjoy all its brilliance for several years. 

The brown leather aviator armchair is often the hardest leather to clean, stains tend to resist. It is necessary to maintain it regularly with waterproofing wax and use specific products. As we see the maintenance of a leather salon is not an easy thing.

A synthetic chair is not only more design but very easy to clean. Unless you have too tenacious a task, you can clean your chair simply with a wet sponge. If the task persists, simply apply one of the methods described above.

The coatings of a vintage style coating should simply be more careful so as not to remove the retro charm from your seat. But don't worry, HTdeco offers a wide range of PVC armchairs for sale that are as comfortable as they are beautiful.