Use and Care Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

FENCING

WEB REV 4.23

Barrette Outdoor Living

7830 Freeway Circle, Middleburg Heights, OH. 44130

barretteoutdoorliving.com • (877) 265-2220

Vinyl Fence Cleaning

• Most dirt can be washed off with a mild soap and water solution.

• Heavier stains can be cleaned with any non-toxic household cleaner.

How Do I Clean My Vinyl Fence?

• On occasion, you may want to spray your fence with a garden hose. This will remove grass clippings, dirt and

fertilizer chemicals and keep it looking as new as possible.

• To remove minor stains, use a non-abrasive liquid cleaner.

• For removal of major stains, try one of the following cleaning agents: *Simple Green, Mr Clean Magic Eraser,

Mineral Spirits, Trichloroethylene, *CLR (Calcium, Lime and Rust Cleaner) or vinegar.

Follow the manufacturer’s directions.

*Note: Goof Off is not recommended to remove stains.

Maintenance Tips:

To maximize the life of your fence, address these areas:

• Adjust the gate every Spring (As a reminder, gate adjustments and leveling are normal care and maintenance items

that the homeowner is responsible for.)

• Oil the gate hinges and tighten the screws once a year.

• Do not let the gate swing in the wind. Keep it secured.

• Deter children from swinging on the gate.

• Re-tamp and realign the loose posts.

Aluminum Fence Cleaning

• Most basic stains can be cleaned using a simple degreaser, such as Simple Green

, and should be rinsed

after applying.

• For hard water stains, CLR

can be used and should be rinsed after applying.

Painting Touch-up

• Touch-up paint that matches original paint nish is available for minor scratches and dings.

• Contact Barrette Outdoor Living Customer Service to order touch-up paint. Paint cannot be shipped via air —

allow 5-7 days for ground shipment.

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WEB REV 4.23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE FENCING Vinyl Fence Cleaning • Most dirt can be washed off with a mild soap and water solution. • Heavier stains can be cleaned with any non-toxic household cleaner. How Do I Clean My Vinyl Fence? • On occasion, you may want to spray your fence with a garden hose. This will remove grass clippings, dirt and fertilizer chemicals and keep it looking as new as possible. • To remove minor stains, use a non-abrasive liquid cleaner.
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WEB REV 4.23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE FENCING Aluminum Fence Cleaning - Continued Picket Replacement • Due to the way our aluminum fence panels are constructed, individual pickets cannot be easily removed. As such, Barrette Outdoor Living recommends replacement of the entire panel. How Do I Clean My Aluminum Fence? • On occasion you may want to spray your fence with a garden hose. This will remove grass clippings, dirt and fertilizer chemicals and keep it looking as new as possible.