SUNBRELLA CANOPY FABRIC
care and cleaning
One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella
®
fabrics
looking good and to delay deep or vigorous
cleaning is to properly maintain the fabrics. This
can be accomplished by simply brushing o 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
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Brush o any loose dirt.
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Prepare a cleaning solution of 2 ounces
(1/4 cup) mild soap per gallon of
lukewarm water (less than 100° F/38°C).
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Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush to clean.
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Allow cleaning solution to soak into fabric.
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Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
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Allow fabric to air dry.
Spot cleaning
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Apply a light mist of mild soap and
water using a spray bottle.
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Work the solution into the stain by
lightly scrubbing the area with a
sponge or very soft bristle brush.
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Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
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Blot excess moisture with a clean,
soft towel or sponge.
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Wet-vacuum or blot excess water.
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Air dry. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until
all soap residue is removed.
For removable Sunbrella fabric
Hand washing
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Soak fabric in a solution of 1/4 cup mild
soap per gallon of lukewarm water.
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Use a sponge or a soft bristle
brush as necessary.
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Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
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Air dry.
Machine washing
Machine wash in cold water (less than
100° F/38°C). Depending on wash load size,
use normal amounts of mild laundry soap and
add 8 ounces (1 cup) of bleach.
Allow fabric to air dry.
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:
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Prepare a solution of 8 ounces (1 cup)
of bleach and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of
mild soap per gallon of clean water.
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Spray on entire area and allow to soak
into the fabric for 15 minutes.
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Remove stain with a sponge, clean
towel or very soft bristle brush.
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Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
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Allow fabric to air dry.
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If stain and/or mildew are severe,
bleach quantities may be increased.
Re-treating the
fabric for ease of cleaning
Sunbrella fabrics have a special finish that
enhances water repellency. The finish is
designed to last for several years of normal use,
but may be refreshed after a thorough cleaning
or extended use.
Glen Raven recommends 303 High Tech Fabric
Guard as the preferred re-treatment product
™
for Sunbrella fabrics.
Applying 303 High Tech
Fabric Guard
™
303 should be applied to Sunbrella fabrics
after each thorough cleaning, which typically
removes the original finish and reduces the
fabric’s water repellency.
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Clean Sunbrella fabric, using one
of the cleaning methods.
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Allow Sunbrella to completely air dry.
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Apply 303 Fabric Guard in a well-ventilated
area following instructions on the container.
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Apply 303 in a thin, even coat and
allow fabric to dry completely.
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Apply a second thin, even coating
of 303. Two light coatings are more
e ective in restoring fabric water
resistance than a single heavy coating.
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A 15-ounce bottle provides coverage
of up to 50 square feet of fabric.
For more information,
visit
www.303products.com
.
Professional cleaners
In evaluating the services of a professional firm,
you should inquire about the firm’s experience in
working with Sunbrella fabrics and knowledge of
cleaning and re-treatment requirements.
DO NOT
dry clean Sunbrella fabrics.
Helpful hints
Protect the area around your Sunbrella fabric when
using a bleach solution – bleach may discolor non-
Sunbrella fabrics. Always rinse Sunbrella thoroughly
to completely remove bleach.
Sunbrella fabric air-dries very quickly.
Machine drying is not necessary.
If fabric has some wrinkling, use an iron, if
necessary, but only on the synthetic* setting.
As some irons exceed the recommended
100° F/38°C temperature on the synthetic
setting, test a small inconspicuous area before
ironing entire piece.
DO NOT
use a steamer or iron set to steam setting.
*Synthetic fabric heat settings normally do not exceed 150°F/66°C.
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This warranty protects the original
purchaser of Sunbrella fabric.
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This warranty protects against Sunbrella
fabric becoming unserviceable due to
color or strength loss from normal usage
and exposure conditions, including
sunlight, mildew, and atmospheric chemicals.
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This warranty covers Sunbrella fabric only.
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This warranty does not cover normal care
and cleaning; damage from misuse, or abuse,
improper installation, or costs associated with
replacement of the fabric, including labor
and installation.
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Glen Raven’s liability is expressly limited to
this warranty. Glen Raven reserves the right
to inspect the fabric submitted for the claim.
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Glen Raven will supply new equivalent fabric
to replace the fabric that becomes
unserviceable.
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Sunbrella is normally a component of an end
product such as an awning, umbrella, or cushion.
Consumers and end-users should contact the
fabricator, dealer, or retailer from whom you
purchased the end product.
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the original purchase date.
FABRIC WARRANTY
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC
1831 North Park Avenue, Glen Raven, NC 27217 USA
t.
336.221.2211 /
f.
336.586.1169
www.sunbrella.com
SUNBRELLA IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF GLEN RAVEN, INC.
®
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