Care and Maintenance

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One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella fabrics looking good and to delay deep or vigorous cleanings is to properly maintain the fabrics. This can be accomplished by simply 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.

Try this first...  With a new spill on your Sunbrella fabric.
• Blot (don’t rub) liquid spills with a clean, dry cloth. For oil-based spills, apply
an absorbent such as corn starch, then remove with a straight edge.
• Spray on a mild cleaning solution of soap (such as Dawn® or Woolite®) and water.
• Rinse the fabric thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
• Air dry.

Try this next... If your first try doesn’t get the spill completely out.
Though Sunbrella fabrics can be used both outdoors and in, your cleaning methods should differ slightly indoors and out because of the fabrication and manufacturing of the furniture.
We recommend using the appropriate cleaning instructions for your application.

​Outdoor Upholstery
Cleaning Removable Fabric

Indoor Upholstery
• Apply a light mist of mild soap and water using a spray bottle.
• Work the solution into the spill by lightly agitating the entire surface area of the  fabric, moving from seam to seam, with a sponge or very soft bristle brush. Avoid scrubbing, and do not use a hard bristled brush or anything that will abrade the

Stamoid® Maintenance

 

 

Stamoid® Maintenance

If you want your cockpit covers, Bimini tops, dodgers, seat covers and solar protection screens to keep their initial qualities and looking as good as new, it is essential to follow the cleaning instructions below:

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• Stamoid® Marine composite fabrics benefit from the Stamtop® surface treatment which guarantees dirt resistance. As with any other material exposed to the elements, regular maintenance must de done.
• Cleaning should be done according to frequency of use and exposure of the product. We recommend regular cleaning, at least four times a year, to clear out dirt caused by atmospheric pollution.
• Stamoid® Marine composite fabrics should be cleaned as set out in our maintenance notice, see below.
• For wooden boats, in order to avoid any migration risks, it is essential to avoid all contact between the coated side of the fabric and the boat's protective wood varnish.

Care & Maintenance

1. Spread the fabric out on a flat surface. Dampen the fabric with clean water. Spray on Ferrari® Clean or add a diluted solution of gentle liquid soap.
2. Leave to act for 2 or 3 minutes according to degree of dirt.
3. Use a natural bristle brush to brush out to the edges.
4. Rinse with a lot of clean water to remove all traces of the soapy solution. If the product comes in contact with other materials, rinse immediately.
5. In case of severe dirt and grime, repeat the cleaning process.
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 on the reverse side of the fabric.
7. Hang up the Stamoid® Marine textile and leave until completely dry.
8. As soon as the textile is completely dry, you can put it back in place to protect your boat.

​Care and Cleaning Guide 

General care 

• Brush off dirt immediately. Allowing it to remain on the cover can result in it getting more deeply embedded into the fabric. Dirt is an organic matter and can provide a habitat for mold and mildew spores to grow. 

• Periodically hose down your cover. Rain water can provide rinsing action but often can be a carrier for organic matter as well. 

• WeatherMAX is treated with a durable water repellent when it is manufactured. This finish is designed to last for several years but the life span of the repellent can be diminished from several factors such as abrasion, cleaning, chemicals and other atmospheric pollutants. Periodically check to see how well water beads on the fabric. If water drops do not bead but instead flatten and possible soak into the fabric, it is time to retreat the fabric. Cleaning WeatherMAX Fabrics may be spot washed by using a soapy solution of a mild detergent and lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove soap and allow to air dry. For mildew stains, prepare a solution of one (1) cup of bleach plus (1/2) cup of mild detergent per gallon of water. Spray on the entire area and allow soaking. Rinse with clean water and allow to air dry 

• Be sure to fully rinse the bleach off the fabric 

• Protect non-WeatherMAX areas such as sewing thread and reinforcements so the bleach does not come in contact as it may be deteriorate non-WeatherMAX components. After cleaning, check the water repellency of the fabric to see if retreatment might be required. Removing Oil Oil can be effectively removed with an aerosol spot remover. We have found that Pull Out 2 by American Niagara works very well although there are other products available. Retreating WeatherMAX There are several well designed and effective aftermarket water repellent treatments available that work well with WeatherMAX. Follow the directions of the manufacturer. 

• Starbrite Waterproofing with PTEF (best overall) 

• Formula 303 Fabric Guard (excellent performance but might darken some colors and show folding lines) 

• Rust-Oleum NeverWet Outdoor Fabric Spray 

• Marlen Aqua-tite 

• Kiwi Heavy Duty Water Repellent

Applying 303 High Tech Fabric Guard

​303 should be applied to Sunbrella fabrics after each thorough cleaning, which typically removes the original finish and reduces the fabric’s water repellency.

1. Clean Sunbrella fabric, using one of the cleaning methods.
2. Allow Sunbrella to completely air dry.
3. Apply 303 Fabric Guard in a well ventilated area following instructions on the container.
4. Apply 303 in a thin, even coat and allow fabric to dry completely.
5. Apply a second thin, even coating of 303. (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 square feet of fabric.)

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Helpful hints​

Protect the area around the 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 environment that could be affected. 

 

Care and Cleaning Guide and General care for all marine canvas and upholstery products

Care and Cleaning of all marine products

How do you maintain a sunbrella marine fabric?   

To

 maintain the appearance of Sunbrella fabrics and avoid frequent 

intensive cleaning, it is best to properly maintain them. This includes 

brushing off dirt before it becomes embedded, quickly wiping up spills, 

and spot-cleaning stains as soon as possible.

To

 clean a Sunbrella fabric spill, blot it with a dry cloth and sprinkle 

absorbent on oil-based spills. Use a mild soap and water solution to 

clean, rinse thoroughly, and air dry.

 

If

 cleaning the spill doesn't work, follow the appropriate cleaning 

instructions for your indoor or outdoor Sunbrella fabric furniture.

To

 clean outdoor upholstery with removable fabric, start by soaking the 

fabric in a solution of 1/4 cup mild soap per gallon of lukewarm water. 

 

To clean up spills on fabric:

1. Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush to gently agitate the affected area and then rinse thoroughly to remove any soap residue.
2. Allow the fabric to air dry.
3. If
4.  the fabric has a removable casing, check with the furniture 
5. manufacturer before taking it off as cushion construction may differ.

If

 it is safe to do so, close all zippers and machine wash the casing in 

cold water on the delicate cycle with mild laundry detergent. For 

tougher stains like mold or mildew, add a cup of bleach and let the 

fabric air dry.

How do you maintain a sunbrella marine fabric?   

Stamoid Care & MaintenanceTo

 keep your marine products such as cockpit covers, Bimini tops, dodgers,

 seat covers, and solar protection screens looking their best and 

preserve their original quality, it is important to follow the cleaning 

instructions. The Stamoid® surface treatment on Stamoid® Marine 

composite fabrics gives them a dirt-resistant finish but still requires 

regular maintenance to keep them looking good. We suggest cleaning them 

at least four times a year to eliminate any dirt that has built up due 

to atmospheric pollution. The specific cleaning instructions for 

Stamoid® Marine composite fabrics are outlined in our maintenance 

notice.

Cleaning

 should be done according to the frequency of use and exposure to the 

product. We recommend regular cleaning, at least four times a year, to 

clear out dirt caused by atmospheric pollution.

Stamoid® Marine composite fabrics should be cleaned as set out in our maintenance notice; see below.

For

 wooden boats, in order to avoid any migration risks, it is essential to

 avoid all contact between the coated side of the fabric and the boat's 

protective wood varnish.

How do you maintain all WeatherMAX marine fabrics?   

Care and Cleaning GuideGeneral care for WeatherMAX boat canvas products.

• It
•  is important to promptly brush off any dirt from the cover to prevent 
• it from seeping into the fabric. Dirt is organic and can harbor mold and
•  mildew spores if left untreated.
• Periodically hose down your cover. Rainwater can provide rinsing action but often can be a carrier for organic matter as well.
• WeatherMAX
•  is treated with a durable water repellent when it is manufactured. This
•  finish is designed to last for several years, but the life span of the 
• repellent can be diminished by several factors such as abrasion, 
• cleaning, chemicals, and other atmospheric pollutants. Periodically 
• check to see how well water beads on the fabric. If water drops do not 
• bead but instead flatten and possibly soak into the fabric, it is time 
• to retreat the fabric. To clean WeatherMAX Fabrics, spot-wash them with 
• mild detergent and lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly and let them air 
• dry. Mix one cup of bleach and half a cup of mild detergent with a 
• gallon of water for mildew stains. Spray the solution on the affected 
• area and let it soak. Rinse with clean water and let it air dry.
• Be sure to rinse the bleach off the fabric fully
• Protect
•  non-WeatherMAX areas such as sewing thread and reinforcements so the 
• bleach does not come in contact as it may deteriorate non-WeatherMAX 
• components. After cleaning, check the fabric's water repellency to see 
• if retreatment might be required. Removing Oil Oil can be effectively 
• removed with an aerosol spot remover. We have found that Pull Out 2 by 
• American Niagara works very well, although other products are available.
•  Retreating WeatherMAX, There are several well-designed and effective 
• aftermarket water-repellent treatments available that work well with 
• WeatherMAX. Follow the directions of the manufacturer.
• Starbrite Waterproofing with PTEF (best overall)
• Formula 303 Fabric Guard (excellent performance but might darken some colors and show folding lines)
• Rust-Oleum NeverWet Outdoor Fabric Spray
• Marlen Aqua-tite
• Kiwi Heavy Duty Water Repellent.
• ​303
•  should be applied to Sunbrella fabrics after each thorough cleaning, 
• which typically removes the original finish and reduces the fabric’s 
• water repellency.