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CARE & CLEANING OF SUNBRELLA FABRICS
Sunbrella® fabrics should be cleaned
regularly before substances such as dirt and food
particles are allowed to accumulate on and become
embedded in the fabric. This practice will eliminate the
need for more frequent vigorous cleanings.
General or Light Cleaning
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Brush off any loose dirt.
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Prepare a cleaning solution of 2
ounces (1/4 cup) mild soap per gallon of lukewarm
water (less than 100°F/38°C).
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Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush
to clean.
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Allow cleaning solution to soak into
fabric.
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Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
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Allow fabric to air dry.
Spot Cleaning
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Apply a light mist of our recommended
cleaning solution using a spray bottle.
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Work the solution into the stain by
lightly scrubbing the area with a sponge or very soft
bristle brush.
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Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
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Blot excess moisture with a clean,
soft towel or sponge. Use a Wet Vac if available to
remove excess moisture.
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Repeat these steps until stain is
removed.
Heavy Cleaning for Stubborn Stains and
Mildew
Sunbrella fabric does not promote mildew
growth, however, mildew may grow on dirt and other
foreign substances that are not removed from the fabric.
To clean mildew, or other stubborn stains:
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Prepare a solution of 8 ounces (1 cup)
of bleach and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of mild soap per
gallon (8 cups) of clean water.
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Spray on entire area and allow to soak
into the fabric.
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Scrub vigorously with a soft bristle
brush, sponge, or clean towel.
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Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
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Allow fabric to air dry.
If stain and/or mildew are severe,
bleach quantities may be increased.
Retreating the Fabric
Sunbrella fabrics have a special finish
that enhances water repellency. The finish is designed
to last for several years of normal use, but may be
refreshed after a thorough cleaning or extended use.
Glen Raven recommends 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™ as the
preferred re-treatment product for Sunbrella fabrics.
Applying 303 High Tech Fabric Guard
303 should be applied to Sunbrella
fabrics after each thorough cleaning, which typically
removes the original finish and reduces the fabric's
water repellency.
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Clean Sunbrella fabric, using one of
the cleaning methods.
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Allow Sunbrella to completely air dry.
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Apply 303 Fabric Guard in a well
ventilated area following instructions on the
container.
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Apply 303 in a thin, even coat and
allow fabric to dry completely.
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Apply a second thin, even coating of
303. (Two light coatings are more effective in
restoring fabric water resistance than a single heavy
coating. A 15-ounce bottle provides coverage of up to
50 square feet of fabric.)
For more information please see
www.303products.com.
Professional Cleaners
In evaluating the services of a
professional firm, you should inquire about the firm's
experience in working with Sunbrella fabrics and
knowledge of cleaning and retreatment requirements. DO
NOT dry clean Sunbrella fabrics.
Helpful Hints
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Protect the area around your Sunbrella
fabric when using a bleach solution - bleach may
discolor non-Sunbrella fabrics. Always rinse Sunbrella
thoroughly to completely remove bleach.
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Sunbrella air-dries very quickly.
Machine drying is not necessary.
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If fabric has some wrinkling, use an
iron, if necessary, but only on the synthetic*
setting. As some irons exceed the recommended 100°F
temperature on the synthetic setting, test a small
inconspicuous area before ironing entire piece.
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DO NOT use a steamer or iron set to
steam setting.
Synthetic fabric heat settings normally
do not exceed 150°F.
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