Use and Care Guide

Trex® Outdoor Furniture™ is manufactured and distributed by Poly-Wood, Inc.
Trex® and Trex® Outdoor Furniture™
are trademarks of, and are used by Poly-Wood, Inc. under a license with, Trex Company, Inc.
CARE AND CLEANING
FURNITURE CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
Poly-Wood furniture is made of HDPE plastic resin that has been purified and UV protected. It is
generally cared for and cleaned with soap and warm water. For certain stains and additional cleaning
power, a 1/3 bleach and 2/3 water solution can be used without affecting the color. Also, a popular
method of cleaning is a high-pressure power wash. (Not to exceed 1,500 psi.) The surface
characteristics of the product may require the use of a soft bristle brush to get into the creases.
The hardware used in the assembly and construction of our furniture is a 300 series commercial grade
stainless steel that has an additional “Xylan” protective and cosmetic coating. Although the quality of
the hardware has a high level of corrosive resistance, the hardware can show some sign of corrosion,
especially in salt air environments. A practical solution to these signs of corrosion would be to wash
the product with soap and warm water. Use a soft bristle brush to scrub the corroding areas of the
hardware. Also, appliance touch up paint may be used in the appropriate color to protect the
hardware. Appliance touch up paint can be purchased at local hardware stores.
CUSHION CARE AND CLEANING
One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella® brand fabrics looking good and to delay deep or vigorous
cleanings 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.
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 to remove all soap residue. 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 to remove all soap residue. Blot excess moisture with a clean, soft towel or sponge. Wet-
vacuum or blot excess water. 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, or other stubborn stains: Prepare a solution of 8 ounces (1 cup) of bleach and 2
ounces (1/4 cup) of mild soap per gallon 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 to remove
all soap residues.