Installation Guide
GENERAL OR LIGHT CLEANING
• Brush off any loose dirt.
• Prepare a cleaning solution of 1/4 cup mild soap, such as Woolite
or Dawn dishwashing liquid, per gallon of lukewarm water.
• 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.
SPOT CLEANING
• Apply a light mist of mild soap and water 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.
• Air dry. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all soap residue is removed.
FOR REMOVABLE SUNBRELLA FABRIC
Hand washing
• Soak fabric in a solution of 1/4 cup mild soap
per gallon of lukewarm water.
• Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush as necessary.
• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
• Air dry.
Machine washing
Machine wash in cold water. Depending on wash load size, use normal
amounts of mild laundry detergent and add 1 cup of bleach. Allow fabric
to air dry.
HEAVY CLEANING FOR STUBBORN STAINS AND MILDEW
Sunbrella fabrics do not promote mildew growth, however, mildew may
grow on dirt and other foreign substances that are not removed from the
fabric. To clean stubborn stains:
• Prepare a solution of 1 cup of bleach and 1/4
cup mild soap per gallon of water.
• Spray on entire area and allow to soak into the fabric for 15 minutes.
• Remove stain with a sponge, clean towel or very soft bristle brush.
• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
• Allow fabric to air dry.
• If stain and/or mildew are severe, bleach quantities may be increased.
See our stain chart for removal of specic stains.
www.sunbrella.com/stainchart
RE-TREATING THE FABRIC FOR EASE OF CLEANING
As part of the nishing process, Sunbrella fabrics are treated with a
uorocarbon nish, which enhances water repellency. This nish is
designed to last for several years, but must be replenished after a
thorough cleaning. Based on test results, Glen Raven
®
recommends
303
®
Fabric Guard™ as the preferred re-treatment product for Sunbrella
fabrics. Fabrics should be re-treated after thorough cleaning or after ve
years of use.
For more information, visit www.303products.com.
APPLYING 303 FABRIC GUARD
303 should be applied to Sunbrella fabrics after each thorough cleaning,
which typically removes the original nish 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.)
• Note: A 15-ounce bottle provides coverage
of up to 50 square feet of fabric.
PROFESSIONAL CLEANERS
In evaluating the services of a professional rm, you should inquire about
the rm’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.
Please be aware of the environment when cleaning with bleach. Bleach
can have harmful effects on the natural environment around you. We
do not advise using bleach if you are surrounded by a body of water or
other environment that could be affected.
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 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.
For more information, call 336.221.2211
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UPHOLSTERY
CARE AND CLEANING
One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella
®
fabrics looking good is to properly maintain the fabrics. This can be accomplished by
simply brushing off dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabrics, wiping up spills as soon as they occur or spot cleaning soon
after stains occur.