How do you de-grime patio furniture?

The plastic table and chairs you scored at a yard sale need a good cleaning. To the rescue: FIRST readers’ top tips:

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Use a sponge to rub foam shaving cream on the furniture, says Janel Harris. Its emollients break down dirt.

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Mix 1 tsp. of dish soap, 1 qt. of water and 1 Tbs. of borax and scrub with a brush, says Nan James. Borax cuts through mildew and soap erases dirt.