Cleaning tips for your Sunbrella upholstery

Below are cleaning tips from Sunbrella.com for your marine Sunbrella Upholstery.

General or Light Cleaning

-Brush off any loose dirt.

-Prepare a cleaning solution of one fourth cup mild soap, 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 soap residue.

-Allow fabric to air dry.

Spot Cleaning

-Apply a light mist of mild soap and water using a spray bottle.

-Work the solution into the stain by lightly scrubbing the area with a sponge or very soft bristle brush.

-Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap 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 soap residue is removed.

Heavy Cleaning For Stubborn Stains And Mildew

-Sunbrella fabrics do not promote mildew growth, however, mildew may grow on dirt and other foreign substances that are not removed from the fabric. To clean stubborn stains:

-Prepare a solution of 1 cup of bleach and one fourth cup mild soap per ga

llon of water.

-Spray on entire area and allow to soak into the fabric for 15 minutes.

-Remove stain with a sponge, clean towel or very soft bristle brush.

-Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.

-Allow fabric to air dry.

Retreating Sunbrella Fabrics

-Sunbrella fabrics are treated with a proprietary water and stain repellent finish that is designed to last for several years, but may require replenishing after a thorough cleaning. Glen Raven® recommends 303® Fabric Guard™.