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Care and Cleaning
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SUNBRELLA®
fabric should be
cleaned
regularly before
substances such
as dirt, roof
particles, etc.,
are allowed to
accumulate on
and become
embedded in the
fabric. The
fabric can be
cleaned without
being removed
from the
installation.
Simply brush off
any loose dirt,
roof particles,
etc., hose down
and clean with a
mild solution of
mild soap in
lukewarm water
(no more than
100°F). Rinse
thoroughly to
remove soap. DO
NOT USE
DETERGENTS!
Allow to air
dry.
- For more
stubborn stains:
Soak the fabric
for
approximately
twenty minutes
in a solution of
no more than ½
cup (4 oz.) of a
non-chlorine
bleach and ¼ cup
(2 oz.) mild
soap per gallon
of water at
approximately
100°F.
Rinse thoroughly
in cold water to
remove all of
the soap. Note:
Excessive
soaking in
non-chlorine
bleach can
deteriorate
sewing threads.
This method of
cleaning may
remove part of
the water
repellency and
the fabric
should receive
an application
of an air-curing
fluorocarbon
water repellent
treatment, such
as 303 Hi Tech
Fabric Guard, if
water repellency
is a factor.
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SUNBRELLA®
may be dry
cleaned but a
water repellent
treatment must
be applied to
the fabric after
dry cleaning to
reestablish
water
repellency.
SUNBRELLA®
fabric is made
of 100% acrylic
fiber and is
thermoplastic or
heat sensitive.
When washing or
cleaning, DO NOT
SUBJECT TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT,
as the fabric
will shrink. DO
NOT STEAM PRESS
OR DRY IN
ELECTRIC OR GAS
DRYERS. Allow
fabric to air
dry.
- In cases
where a
SUNBRELLA®
awning is taken
down and stored
during the
winter season,
it should be
cleaned, allowed
to air dry, and
stored in a dry,
well-ventilated
area. Many
fabricators
offer a
reasonably
priced removal,
cleaning,
storage, and
re-hanging
service on a
yearly basis.
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