Use and Care Manual

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
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
Retreating Sunbrella Fabrics
Sunbrella fabrics are treated with
a proprietary water and stain
to last for several years, but may
require replenishing after a thorough
cleaning. Glen Raven
®
recommends
303
®
Fabric Guard™.
For more information, visit
www.303products.com.
Applying 303 Fabric Guard:
• 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.)
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
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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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.