Use and Care Manual

Thank you for purchasing your outdoor furniture from The Home Depot. Your furniture is an
investment for your home, and should be treated as such. The following care and maintenance is
recommended so that you may enjoy and extend the life of your patio furniture.
CUSHION, SLING FABRIC AND UMBRELLA CANOPY
Clean with a mild soap and damp cloth. The fabric has been treated against stains, but you need to wipe
up minor spills. Always rinse thoroughly with clean water. Pat dry to remove excess water, stand
cushions on edge and allow to air dry. DO NOT use home or commercial laundry machines or dryers.
DO NOT dry clean. DO NOT use any other types of chemicals such as bleach or solvents. Please cover
or bring cushions inside when not in use.
NOTE: The application of any type of fabric treatment to a cushion is not recommended and will void the
fabric warranty. Most fabrics already have a treatment applied and the use of additional treatment may
have a negative effect on the fabric. There are some suntan lotion products that may be damaging to
cushions, slings and vinyl straps. DO NOT allow this type of product to come in contact with your
furniture.
FRAME
When storing furniture, please place in an upright position to allow proper drainage of water from the
frames. Placing the frames upside down, will not allow water to drain. Failure to drain the water can
result in freeze damage, which is not covered by the warranty.
ALUMINUM: Aluminum frames are easily maintained, but should be handled with care like any other fine
furniture. Twice a year the frames should be washed with a solution of mild soap and water, and then a
good quality automotive wax should be applied to the smooth surfaces. Use a clear liquid wax on all
textured finishes.
STEEL OR WROUGHT IRON: Like a car, steel frames need to be cared for and maintained to preserve
the finish. The corrosion of steel is unavoidable. Any frame areas that show signs of corrosion should be
attended to immediately. Use mild soap and water with sponge or rag for normal cleaning. Recondition
the finish by using a clear liquid automotive wax. This will protect and restore shine to the finish. Twice a
year the frames should be washed with a solution of mild soap and water, and then a good quality
automotive wax should be applied to the smooth surfaces. Use a clear liquid wax on all textured finishes.
NOTE: Follow these steps to cover rust with touch up paint: Clean area with navel jelly. Let it set for a
few minutes, then wipe clean with warm soapy water. Repeat steps if necessary. You may slightly
abrade the surface with a fine steel wool pad in order for the touch up paint to better adhere to the metal.
Please wipe clean before using touch up paint. When applying touch up paint, please use thin coats.
VINYL STRAP AND ALL WEATHER WICKER
Clean with a mild soap and damp cloth. Always rinse thoroughly with clean water. DO NOT use any
other types of chemicals such as bleach or solvents.
TABLE
IMPORTANT! FOR SAFETY REASONS: NEVER SIT OR STAND ON A TABLETOP.
GLASS, CERAMIC TILE, ALUMINUM, AND WROUGHT IRON MESH: Use a mild soap and water when
cleaning glass, ceramic tile and aluminum tops. For cast aluminum or wrought iron mesh, a soft bristle
brush may be used to loosen up food particles, dirt and debris. DO NOT use janitorial or alcohol based
cleaners. Some cleaners may be marked as natural, but some ingredients may cause discoloration or
have an adverse reaction to your finish. Use a clear car wax on the metal areas to restore the shine and
protect your finish. A vinegar and warm soapy water solution may be used to wipe off hard water
deposits.