Cleaning up an eBay pram?

[toomuchtooyoung]

I've just bought a 2nd had pram from eBay and want to give it a good clean. I've stripped all the canvas/fabric parts off and machine washed what I could and bath soaked and scrubbed other bits, but there are still some stains visible. So far i've only used a non-bio washing liquid, but is it safe to use a stronger detergent? Any recommendations?

[skyeplusbump]

i used lemon juice on my p+t,
it was totally filthy but this really helped,
(after soaking and machine washing)
i also used some ecover mold and mildew remover for the tougher spots...

[pamplemousse]

I used biological washing powder and a scrubbing brush in the bath. I think the powder really rubs it well, I've done this 3 times so far with excellent results. HTH

[nickschick]

Id use a liquid as opposed to the powder that way theres no grainy residue.

[pamplemousse]

All you need is a good shower in the bath and there will be no grainy residue

[toomuchtooyoung]

Thanks all, I'll give it another go with a biological detergent, and something lemony. I presume that using something as harsh as Vanish wouldn't be recommended?

[tutu100]

I have machine washed some mouldy covers at 60 with bio powder and napisan. They came out fine and didn't shrink. They were spotless afterwards.

[Multimummy]

Napisan is fab stuff (I suspect it is the same as vanish - but less expensive!). I have washed coloureds and whites with it - with no ill effect. It does seem to shift some stubborn stains - and I guess it will "sanitise" at the same time!

I have scrubbed a pushchair down with neat liquid detergent and then hosed down in the garden to rinse on a very hot summers day before - I was delighted with the result! (going back a few years - it was a hauck buggy - which could face parent or away - was pink and mint striped with minnie mouse motifs all over...sounds hideous now - but I saved for 8 months to buy it for my daughter and we loved it!) LOL