GABRIELA NAHUM
GROUP B: OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS
CATEGORY: OUTDOOR FABRICS
Company Name: Sunbrella
Address: 1831 North Park Avenue
Glen Raven, NC 27217-1100
Telephone: 336.221.2211
Email: N/A
Website: www.sunbrella.com
Special Remarks:
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 simple brushing off dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabrics, wiping up spills as soon as they occur or spot cleaning soon after stains occur.
Care and Cleaning
General or light cleaning
- Brush off any loose dirt
- Prepare a cleaning solution of 2 ounces (1/4 cup) mild detergent, such as Woolite or Dawn dishwashing liquid, per gallon of lukewarm water.
- Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush to clean.
- Allow cleaning solution to soak into fabric.
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
- Allow fabric to air dry.
Spot Cleaning
- Apply a light mist of mild teregent and water using a spray bottle.
- Work the solution into the stain by lightly scrubbing the area with a sponge or a very soft bristle brush.
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
- Blot excess moisture with a clean, soft towel or sponge.
- Wet-vacuum or blot excess water.
- Air dry, Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all detergent residue is removed.
For removable Sunbrella fabric
Hand Washing
- Soak fabric in a solution of 1/4 cup mil detergent per gallon of lukewarm water.
- Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush as necessary.
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
- Air dry.
Machine Washing
- Machine was in cold water. Depending on wash load size, use normal amounts of mild laundry detergent and add 8 ounces (1 cup) of bleach. Allow fabric to air dry.
Heavy cleaning for stubborn stains and mildew
Sunbrella fabric foes not promote mildew growth, however, mildew may grow on dirk and other foreign substances that are not removed from the fabric. To clean mildew, or other stubborn stains:
- Prepare a solution of 8 ounces (1 cup) of bleach and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of mild detergent per gallon of water.
- Spray on entire area and allow to soak into the fabric for 15 minutes.
- Remove stain with a sponge, clean tower or very soft bristle brush.
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
- Allow fabric to air dry.
- If stain and/ or mildew are severe, bleach quantities may be increased. View the stain chart for removal or specific stains.
Re-treating the fabric for ease of cleaning
As part of the finishing process, Sunbrella fabrics are treated with a flourocarbon 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 202 High Tech Fabric Guard as the preferred re-treatment product for Sunbrella fabrics. Fabrics should be re-treated after thorough cleaning or after five years of use.
Applying 303 High Tech Fabric Guard
- 303 should be applied to Sunbrella fabrics after each thorough cleaning, which typically removed the original finish and reduces the fabric's water repellency.
- Clean Sunbrella Fabric, using on of the cleaning methods.
- Allow Sunbrella to completely air dry.
- Apply 303 Fabric Guard in a well-ventilated area following instructions on the container.
- Apply 303 in a thin, even coating. (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 sq. ft. 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 working with Sunbrella fabrics and knowledge of cleaning and re-treatment requirements.
DO NOT DRY CLEAN SUNBRELLA FABRICS.
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