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Care and Maintenance
Although Barcalounger patio furniture is designed for outdoor use, proper care must be taken to maintain
product integrity. The following suggested care and maintenance is recommended to help preserve the
longevity of your patio furniture and protect your investment for many years. These suggestions will help
prevent oxidation, fading, and damage caused by the elements (rain, wind, snow/ice).
METAL FRAMES (Aluminum/Steel): No matter what region you reside in, we recommend that you rinse off
the frames with a solution of mild soap and water 2 – 3 times a year to help resist oxidation. You should do
this more often if you live in an area close to bodies of water such as lakes and/or the ocean. After rinsing,
apply a high quality one-step auto wax for additional protection. If the frames will be exposed to any type of
freezing conditions, we strongly recommend that you store your furniture inside during winter months or
when expecting inclement weather of any kind. If inside storage is not an option, always cover your patio
set with an appropriate outdoor furniture covers. We recommend covering the patio furniture even when
not in use. Outdoor furniture covers can be purchased at many retail locations. Rain or ice can build up
inside of the frames. Take extra caution to remove any water from the frames if this does occur. Ice can
damage the frames and would not be covered under the limited warranty.
Take care when placing any hot items on the table surface. Hot plates or cups/glasses may leave marks on
the painted surface. Take caution with glass items (drinking glasses, decorations…) these items may magnify
UV rays, scratch the surface or leave marks on the table top. To avoid damages of this kind use a cloth,
coaster or trivet to protect the surface. Body lotions can also damage the painted surface. Place a
towel/cloth down to protect the surface of the frames to prevent this type of breakdown of painted finish.
FABRIC CARE: Although, today’s premium fabrics offer excellent UV resistance, we strongly recommend that
you remove the fabric cushions when they are not in use and store them indoors or a patio box for the best
protection from the elements. For minor spills, we recommend that you wipe the fabric clean using a
solution of mild soap and water and a clean white cloth. Thoroughly rinse and allow to air dry. DO NOT dry
clean. DO NOT use home/commercial laundry machines or dryers. DO NOT use any types of chemical
cleaners such as bleach or solvents. Note: Most fabrics have been pre-treated during production to resist
staining; therefore, application of any other types of fabric treatment such as ScotchGuard is not
recommended as it may cause a negative reaction and break down the fabric. Be aware that body/suntan
lotions may stain the fabric. To avoid stains caused by these products place a towel down to be careful to
not allow the lotion to come in contact with the fabric.
If the cushions are left outside and accumulate rain water, we recommend that you sit/hang the
cushion/pillow from one corner to allow the water to funnel out from the smallest point of the cushion.
Keeping the cushion flat or sitting on one edge of the cushion will not allow the water to fully drain from the
cushion. For best practice always store cushions when not in use.
ALL WEATHER RESIN WICKER: Use a solution of mild soap and water when cleaning resin wicker patio
furniture. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. DO NOT use any type of chemical cleaners such as bleach,
ammonia, and petroleum based product or scouring agents. For best practice cover the patio furniture
when not in use.
