Product Maintenance For Your Canvas Fire Pit Cover
Caring for your Fire Pit Cover
The key to keeping your outdoor fabric looking great and extending its life is
periodic cleaning followed by repellency treatment. Mildew can be a
problem for any outdoor fabric. Mildew will not grow on a clean synthetic
fabric. Combined with humidity, the dirt and debris, which accumulate on
and in the fabric, create the ideal conditions for mildew propagation. Thus
keeping outdoor fabric both clean and dry is essential to eliminate or
minimize mildew growth.
* Brush surfaces with soft brush to remove soil.
* Soak with warm, soapy water (not to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit).
* Use a mild soap such as Ivory, or Dawn. Do not use detergents, abrasives
or cleaners.
* Rinse fabric thoroughly after cleaning.
* Let fabric air dry after rinsing
* Do not machine dry.
Treating your Fabric
* Before "retreating" or "protecting" a fabric, the fabric must be thoroughly cleaned. Fabric protector products bond most
effectively to perfectly clean fabric. Anything not removed from the fabric will interfere with the bonding and performance of the
product. All dirt, body oils, sweat, soap residue will impede bonding and performance.
* Do not over spray. Saturation is not necessary. The surface needs to be slightly damp, but not soaked. Two lighter coats are better
than one heavy coat. An even coating is more likely with two applications. Let the first coating dry to the touch before applying the
second - generally an hour.
* The quicker you can get a fabric protector product to dry, the better bonding and performance you will achieve. It is best to treat
the fabrics in warm weather, such as a hot day in full sun.
* Maintenance is essential. You can lightly mist the surface every 6 months to check the water repellency. Friction will wear away
product more quickly leaving the fabric unprotected. If this is the case, such areas can be spot treated to renew repellency.
* Just a note - Silicone water repellents are not true "fabric protectors". While they do develop good repellency, they often retain a
tackiness that attracts dirt. Silicone treated fabrics soil much more rapidly than untreated fabrics, have no resistance to oil based
stains, and can make fabrics more difficult to clean once soiled.
Fabric Guard
Recommended as the best fabric protectant 303® High Tech Fabric Guard™ is a premium patented formula that restores fabrics lost
water and stain repellency. Yearly maintenance with 303 Products will add to the life of your fabrics
Stainless Steel Parts And Accessories
NOTE: The protective wrap on stainless steel parts is best removed at room temperature. A hair dryer may be helpful.
Cleaning Stainless Steel
Stainless steel tends to oxidize or stain in the presence of chlorides and sulfides, particularly in coastal areas and other harsh
environments, such as the warm, highly humid atmosphere around pools and hot tubs. These stains could be perceived as rust, but
can be easily removed or prevented. To provide stain prevention and removal, wash all stainless steel surfaces every 3-4 weeks or as
often as required with fresh water and/or stainless steel cleaner.
Notes on Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces:
Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool on any painted, or stainless steel parts. Doing
so will scratch the finish. Exterior surfaces should be cleaned with warm soapy water. Use a stainless steel or a non-abrasive cleaner.
Always wipe in the direction of the grain.
Over time, stainless steel parts discolor when heated, usually to a golden or brown hue. This discoloration is normal and does not
affect the performance of the appliance.
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