How To Cleaning Umbrella Fabric
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General or light cleaning
1.Brush off any loose dirt.
2.Prepare a cleaning solution of 2 ounces (1/4 cup) mild detergent, such as Woolite or Dawn dishwashing liquid, per gallon of lukewarm water.
3.Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush to clean.
4.Allow cleaning solution to soak into fabric.
5.Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
6.Allow fabric to air dry.
Spot cleaning
1.Apply a light mist of mild detergent and water using a spray bottle.
2.Work the solution into the stain by lightly scrubbing the area with a sponge or very soft bristle brush.
3.Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
4.Blot excess moisture with a clean, soft towel or sponge.
5.Wet-vacuum or blot excess water.
6.Air dry, Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all detergent residue is removed.
For removable Beach Umbrella/Patio Umbrella fabric
Hand washing
1.Soak fabric in a solution of 1/4 cup mild detergent per gallon of lukewarm water.
2.Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush as necessary.
3.Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
4.Air dry.
Machine washing
Machine wash 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
Beach Umbrella/Patio Umbrella 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:
1.Prepare a solution of 8 ounces (1 cup) of bleach and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of mild detergent per gallon of clean water.
2.Spray on entire area and allow to soak into the fabric for 15 minutes.
3.Remove stain with a sponge, clean towel or very soft bristle brush.
4.Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
5.Allow fabric to air dry.
6.If stain and/or mildew are severe, bleach quantities may be increased. View the stain chart for removal of specific stains.
Re-treating the fabric for ease of cleaning
Professional cleaners
In evaluating the services of a professional firm, you should inquire about the firm's experience in working with Beach Umbrella/Patio Umbrella fabrics and knowledge of cleaning and re-treatment requirements.
DO NOT dry clean Beach Umbrella/Patio Umbrella fabrics.
Helpful hints
Protect the area around your Beach Umbrella/Patio Umbrella fabric when using a bleach solution – bleach may discolor non-Beach Umbrella/Patio Umbrella fabrics. Always rinse Beach Umbrella/Patio Umbrella 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 environment that could be affected.
Beach Umbrella/Patio Umbrella 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 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.
