Instructions / Assembly

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC
1831 North Park Avenue, Glen Raven, NC 27217 USA
t. 336.221.2211 / f. 336.586.1169
www.sunbrella.com
REVISED 12/5/08
SUNBRELLA
®
IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF GLEN RAVEN, INC.
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
care and cleaning
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 cleaning.
General or light cleaning
• Brush off any loose dirt.
• Prepare a cleaning solution of 2 ounces
(1/4 cup) mild soap per gallon of
lukewarm water (less than 100°F/38°C).
• Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush to clean.
• Allow cleaning solution to soak into fabric.
• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
• Allow fabric to air dry.
For removable Sunbrella fabric umbrella and
cushion covers, machine wash in cold water
(less than 100°F/38°C). Depending on wash
load size, use normal amounts of mild laundry
soap. Allow fabric to air dry.
Spot cleaning
• Apply a light mist of our recommended
cleaning solution using a spray bottle.
• Work the solution into the stain by
lightly scrubbing the area with a
sponge or very soft bristle brush.
• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
• Blot excess moisture with a clean,
soft towel or sponge.
• Wet-vacuum or blot excess water.
• 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:
• Prepare a solution of 8 ounces (1 cup)
of bleach and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of
mild soap per gallon of clean water.
• Spray on entire area and allow
to soak into the fabric.
• Scrub vigorously with a soft bristle
brush, sponge, or clean towel.
• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
• Allow fabric to air dry.
If stain and/or mildew are severe, bleach
quantities may be increased.
For removable Sunbrella fabric umbrella and
cushion covers, machine wash in cold water (less
than 100°F/38°C). Depending on wash load size,
use normal amounts of mild laundry soap and
add 1 cup of bleach. Allow fabric to air dry.
Re-treating the
fabric for ease of cleaning
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.
• Clean Sunbrella fabric, using one
of the cleaning methods.
• Allow Sunbrella to completely air dry.
• Apply 303 Fabric Guard in a well-ventilated
area following instructions on the container.
• Apply 303 in a thin, even coat and
allow fabric to dry completely.
• 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 visit 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 re-treatment requirements.
DO NOT dry clean Sunbrella fabrics.
Helpful hints
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.
Sunbrella air-dries very quickly. Machine drying
is not necessary.
If fabric has some wrinkling, use an iron, if
necessary, but only on the synthetic* setting.
As some irons exceed the recommended
100°F/38°C temperature on the synthetic
setting, test a small inconspicuous area before
ironing entire piece.
DO NOT use a steamer or iron set to steam setting.
* Synthetic fabric heat settings normally do not exceed
150°F/66°C.