Sunbrella® Cleaning

Sunbrella® is by far our #1 recommended and requested fabric for a variety of applications. With the proper care and cleaning, this fabric will last for many years. We wanted to included details on specific cleaning methods, along with an option to use our professional cleaning service.

GENERAL SUNBRELLA CANVAS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO CLEAN

All Sunbrella® fabrics are engineered to combine the highest level of design and performance. For easy day-to-day maintenance of your Sunbrella fabric:

  1. Brush off loose dirt.

  2. Spray on a cleaning solution of water and mild soap.

  3. Use a soft bristle brush to clean.

  4. Allow cleaning solution to soak into the fabric.

  5. Rinse thoroughly until all soap residue is removed.

  6. Air dry.

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CLEANING SUNBRELLA® UPHOLSTERY

One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella fabrics looking good is to brush off dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabrics and wipe up spills or clean soon after a stain occurs. The quicker you clean spills and stains, the easier they can be to remove.

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Try this first... With a new spill or stain 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 stain 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.

Indoor Upholstery

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

  • Work the solution into the stain 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 fabric.

  • Rinse the entire fabric thoroughly to remove all soap residue.

  • Blot excess moisture with a clean, soft towel or sponge.

  • Blot or wet-vacuum excess water from the entire surface area of the fabric, moving from seam to seam.

  • Air dry. Repeat rinsing and blotting until all soap residue is removed.

Seam-To-Seam Cleaning

When cleaning upholstered pieces, clean the entire surface area of the fabric, from seam to seam, instead of rubbing the fabric in a circular motion on the stain. This method, along with an extractor, may be required in order to avoid water rings and stains.

Oil-Based Stains

Immediately apply an absorbent such as corn starch directly on the oil-based stain. Let sit for 10 minutes and remove the excess using a straight edge or ruler. This helps remove the stain and prevents it from being pressed into the fabric. Then proceed with the cleaning process.

For other stains, products such as Dawn, Resolve® or 303® Spot Cleaner are applicable. For specific information on stain cleaning see our Stain Chart.

Marty’s Professional Cleaning and Treating Service

If you are still not successful, Marty’s offers a professional cleaning and protectant cleaning service. Give us a call or e-mail to discuss!