Use and Care Manual

Try this rst... With a new spill or stain on your Sunbrella fabric.
• Blot (don’t rub) liquid spills with a clean, dry cloth. For oil-based spills, apply an absorbent such as
corn starch, then remove with a straight edge.
• Spray on a mild cleaning solution of soap (such as Dawn or Woolite) and water.
• Rinse the fabric thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
• Air dry.
Upholstery Care and Cleaning
One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella
®
fabrics looking good is to brush off dirt before it becomes embedded in the
fabrics and wipe up spills or clean soon after a stain occurs. The quicker you clean spills and stains, the easier they
can be to remove.
Outdoor Upholstery
Cleaning Removable Fabric
Hand Washing
Soak fabric in a solution of ¼ cup mild soap per
gallon of lukewarm water. Use a sponge or very
soft bristle brush to lightly agitate the stain. Then
rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue, and
allow fabric to air dry.
Machine washing
Some removable casings can be washed in the
washing machine, however consult the furniture
manufacturer before removing the casing as
cushion construction may vary. To wash, rst
close all zippers. Machine wash in cold water on
the delicate cycle with normal amounts of mild
laundry detergent. For severe mold or mildew,
add 1 cup of bleach. Allow fabric to air dry.
Cleaning Non-Removable Fabric
Prepare a solution of ¼ cup mild soap per gallon
of lukewarm water. Use a soft bristle brush to
clean, allowing the cleaning solution to soak into
the fabric. Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap
residue and allow fabric to air dry.
Mold and mildew stains
Sunbrella fabrics do not promote mildew growth,
however, mildew may grow on dirt and other
foreign substances if not removed from the fabric.
To remove mold or mildew:
• Prepare a solution of 1 cup of bleach and ¼ cup
mild soap per gallon of water.
• Spray on entire area and allow to soak into the
fabric for 15 minutes.
• Clean entire surface area with a sponge, clean
towel or very soft bristle brush.
• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
• Air dry.
For severe mold/mildew growth, bleach
quantities may be increased.
It is best to clean the entire surface area of the
fabric to avoid water rings and stains.
For information on cleaning other popular stains,
see our Stain Chart. www.sunbrella.com/stainchart
Indoor Upholstery
• Apply a light mist of mild soap and water using
a spray bottle.
• Work the solution into the stain by lightly
agitating the entire surface area of the fabric,
moving from seam to seam, with a sponge or
very soft bristle brush. Avoid scrubbing, and do
not use a hard bristled brush or anything that
will abrade the fabric.
• Rinse the entire fabric thoroughly to remove all
soap residue.
• Blot excess moisture with a clean, soft towel or
sponge.
• Blot or wet-vacuum excess water from the
entire surface area of the fabric, moving from
seam to seam.
• Air dry. Repeat rinsing and blotting until all
soap residue is removed.
For severe stains, see our Stain Chart for removal
instructions of specic stains.
www.sunbrella.com/stainchart
Professional Cleaners
Inquire about a rm’s experience working with
Sunbrella fabrics and knowledge of cleaning and
re-treatment requirements.
Machine Washing
Some removable casings can be washed in the
washing machine, however consult the furniture
manufacturer before removing the casing as
cushion construction may vary. To wash, rst close
all zippers. Machine wash in cold water on the
delicate cycle with normal amounts of mild laundry
detergent. Allow fabric to air dry.
Oil-Based Stains
Immediately apply an absorbent such as corn
starch directly on the oil-based stain. Let sit for 10
minutes and remove the excess using a straight
edge or ruler. This helps remove the stain and
prevents it from being pressed into the fabric.
Then proceed with the cleaning process.
Seam-To-Seam Cleaning
When cleaning upholstered pieces, clean the
entire surface area of the fabric, from seam to
seam, instead of rubbing the fabric in a circular
motion on the stain. This method, along with an
extractor, may be required in order to avoid water
rings and stains.
Retreating Sunbrella Fabrics
Sunbrella fabrics are treated with
a proprietary water and stain
repellent nish that is designed
to last for several years, but may
require replenishing after a thorough
cleaning. Glen Raven
®
recommends
303
®
Fabric Guard™, available in the
United States, and Tex’Aktiv, available
internationally.
Applying a retreatment:
• Clean Sunbrella fabric, using one of
the cleaning methods.
• Allow Sunbrella to completely air
dry.
• Apply retreatment in a well-
ventilated area following
instructions on the container.
Helpful Hints
Avoid scrubbing, hard bristle brushes
or any other abrasive cleaning
method.
Sunbrella should only be allowed
to air dry.
Protect the area around your
Sunbrella fabric when using bleach
or other chemical solvents that may
discolor non-Sunbrella fabrics. Always
rinse Sunbrella thoroughly.
Bleach can have harmful effects on
the natural environment around
you. Please follow all safety and
environmental precautions according
to the bleach label.
If fabric has some wrinkling, use an
iron on the synthetic setting. As iron
temperatures may vary, rst test
a small inconspicuous area before
ironing the entire piece.
DO NOT use a steamer or an iron set
to the steam setting.
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Try this next... If your rst try doesn’t get the stain completely out.
Though Sunbrella fabrics can be used both outdoors and in, your cleaning methods should differ slightly
indoors and out because of the fabrication and manufacturing of the furniture. We recommend using the
appropriate cleaning instructions for your application.