Marine tops and covers care & cleaning
One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella
brand 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.
When
it’s time for a thorough cleaning, Sunbrella fabrics can be cleaned
while still on a boat or, size permitting, they can be removed for
cleaning in a washing machine or dockside. When cleaning Sunbrella
fabrics, it is important to observe the following:
- Always use a mild soap such as Ivory Snow, Dreft or Woolite.
- Water should be cold to lukewarm (Never more than 100°F/38°C.)
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
- Air dry only. Never apply heat to Sunbrella fabrics.
General or light cleaning
To clean Sunbrella while still on a boat, follow these simple steps:
- Brush off loose dirt.
- Hose down.
- Prepare a cleaning solution of water and mild soap such as Ivory Snow, Dreft or Woolite (no detergents).
- Use a soft bristle brush to clean.
- Allow cleaning solution to soak into the fabric.
- Rinse thoroughly until all soap residue is removed.
- Air dry.
- May not require re-treatment depending on the age of the fabric.
If
stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted chlorine bleach/soap
mixture for spot cleaning of mildew, roof run-off or other similar
stains (see our Stain Chart for specific recommendations).
