Scotch guard dining chairs
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Anonymous
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I purchased the below table and chairs from RH. Anyone have experience with testing these chairs and table? I’m trying to prevent due transfer from clothes in addition to any other damage kids, family, and friends can do...
Chairs https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod12440046&categoryId=cat9360001 Table https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod15970043&categoryId=cat15500179 Any help is appreciated! |
Anonymous
*Correction* |
Anonymous
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Oh my god, no. Never ever ever ever ever. https://www.google.com/amp/s/oecotextiles.wordpress.com/2016/05/25/is-there-a-safe-stain-repellent/amp/
I would cover them with towels or have “everyday” slipcovers made or resign yourself to cleaning them quarterly. Actually I would have said never ever buy those chairs for the reason that you are now concerned but they’re bought and you will be doing your family and the entire environment a vast disservice by using a fabric treater, and for very little fabric protection. |
Anonymous
| One greasy hand, and your chair will be ruined. My MIL is a super messy eater, so it’s not only kids you need to worry about. |
Anonymous
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You absolutely cannot use scotch guard. It is so incredibly dangerous, as a PP has said.
I have an RH dining table and have not treated it with anything in the past four years. Paper towel to wipe up crumbs and dust, and that's it. For the chairs, you signed up for a bit of anxiety with that color. We use a product called Crypton stain remover on our upholstery and it works like magic. Not sure of the environmental impact but the sales woman at Arhaus, from which we bought a white sofa, recommended this product as a safer alternative to scotch guarding, even though it's used after an accident has already occurred. |
Anonymous
| OP here. Thanks for the comments/suggestions. Yes I was in design mode not mommy mode when I purchased the chairs and table. For that price I assumed they both were treated and would hold up to minimal wear but my research noted otherwise...so I’m here seeking help. I am more concerned with the chairs vs table. I can purchase new chair covers in a different color so that will likely be my option once/if the seats are stained. |
Anonymous
I’ll try that stain remover. Thanks! |
Anonymous
| What is the alleged problem with ScotchGuard? |
Anonymous
It’s not “alleged,” it’s one of the sturdiest human made molecules ever created and it is so sturdy that it’s found everywhere - polar ice caps, breast milk - and in an attempt to reduce this, they’ve created alternative molecules that are smaller. Turns out they’re no less resilient, but they don’t work as well. |
Anonymous
No judgements here. Your selections are beautiful, even if stains cause a few issues. Our dining room is almost identical. We have small kids and yes spills Do happen but you clean them up and it’s fine! |
Anonymous
Thank you ? |
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Anonymous
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Um, it's "Scots"
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Anonymous
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I think the best thing you can do is stock a caddy with natural stain removers and just do a once-over after every meal. I mean these are in your dining room, not your kitchen, right?
We're pretty eco-friendly, but I have scotchguard on my upholstery. It's a one-time thing, not an on-going lifestyle. |
Anonymous
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I love a slipcover, but it has to be washable to be functional imo.
If this is a table you and your family use a lot, I would consider taking the slipcover to a seamstress and having another set made in something washable. Have a conversation about shrinkage and wrinkles, and get a big swatch or even a sample yard you can wash and dry to see what you're dealing with. That way you can keep the fancy RH set but use the second set day to day or when the RH set is at the cleaners. |