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maintenance & services
If stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted chlorine bleach/ soap mixture for spot cleaning of mildew, roof run-off or other similar stains
(see our Stain Chart for specific recommendations). Prepare a special cleaning mixture:
• Eight ounces (one cup) of chlorine bleach.
• Two ounces (one-fourth cup) of mild soap.
• One gallon of water.
• Clean with soft bristle brush.
• Allow mixture to soak for up to 20 minutes
• Rinse thoroughly.
• Air dry.
• Repeat if necessary
Remember to protect the area around your Sunbrella if using a bleach solution. Carpet or other fabrics that are not Sunbrella may have an adverse
reaction to the bleach.
If an awning or boat cover is suitable in size for a washing machine, these steps should be followed:
• Use only mild soaps. No detergent.
• Wash and rinse in cold water.
• Air dry. Never put Sunbrella fabrics in your dryer.
• Re-treating the Fabric
As part of the finishing process, Sunbrella fabrics are treated with a fluorocarbon finish, which enhances water repellency. This finish is designed
to last for several years, but must be replenished after a thorough cleaning. Based on test results, Glen Raven recommends 303 High Tech Fabric
Guard™ as the preferred retreatment product for Sunbrella fabrics. Fabrics should be retreated after thorough cleaning or after five years of use.
Check with your local Sunbrella dealer or distributor for more information.
Applying 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™ 303 should be applied to Sunbrella fabrics after each thorough cleaning, which typically removes the
original fluorocarbon finish and reduces the fabric’s water repellency. After cleaning the fabric, allow it to air dry completely and then apply 303
in a thin, even coat. After allowing the first coat of 303 to air dry, 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 lightweight fabric.
Always apply 303 to clean fabric.
ZIPPERS & SNAPS
Zippers and snaps will loosen with use. Use care when starting the zipper to prevent damage. Lubricate the snap buttons and zippers with