Use and Care Manual

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
• 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 with clean water.
• 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 with clean water.
• Blot excess moisture with a clean, soft
towel or sponge. Use a Wet Vac if
available to remove excess moisture.
• 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,
o
r other stubborn stains:
• 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.
• Spray on entire area and allow to soak
into the fabric.
• Scrub vigorously with a soft bristle brush,
sponge, or clean towel.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• 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.
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.
• C
lean 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 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 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 ir
on,
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 ar
ea befor
e ironing entire
piece.
• DO NOT use a steamer or ir
on set to
steam setting.
*
Synthetic fabric heat settings normally do
not exceed 150°F.
care and cleaning
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Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC
1831 North Park Avenue
Glen Raven, NC 27217-1100
336-227-6211