Cleaning Your Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery 

Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella fabrics looking good is to hose fabrics off on a monthly basis with clear water. This helps prevent dirt from becoming deeply embedded in the fabric and eliminates the need for more frequent cleaning. In most environments, a thorough cleaning will be needed every two to three years. 

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. 

For Removable Sunbrella Fabric 

Hand Washing 
Soak fabric in a solution of one fourth cup mild soap per gallon of lukewarm water. 
Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush as necessary. 
Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue. 
Air dry. 
 
Machine washing 
 
Machine wash in cold water. Depending on wash load size, use normal amounts of mild laundry detergent and add 1 cup of bleach. Allow fabric to air dry. 

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 gallon 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. 
If stain and/or mildew are severe, bleach quantities may be increased. See our stain chart for removal of specific stains. 

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™, available in the United States, and Tex’Aktiv, available internationally. 
 
Applying a retreatment: 
 
Clean Sunbrella fabric, using one of the cleaning methods. 
Allow Sunbrella to completely air dry. 
Apply retreatment in a well-ventilated area following instructions on the container. 

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. 
 
We do not recommend you dry clean Sunbrella fabrics. 

Pro Tips: 

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. 
 
Please be aware of the environment when cleaning with bleach. Bleach can have harmful effects on the natural environment around you. We do not advise using bleach if you are surrounded by a body of water or other environments that could be affected. 
 
Sunbrella 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 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. 
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery

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Sunbrella® Marine Upholstery
 
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