Things You'll Need:
- Soft-bristled brush
- Terrycloth cleaning rags
- Garden hose
- One gallon of cool to lukewarm water
- Dawn dishwashing liquid
- Plastic spray bottle
- 303 High Tech Fabric Guard
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Step 1
Use a soft-bristled brush to remove surface dirt and grime that can work its way into fabric fibers. Ground-in dirt will not only make the fabric unattractive, it will also abrade the fibers over time, shortening the lifespan of the Sunbrella fabric.
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Step 2
Wet awnings, boat covers, bimini tops and sail covers with a garden hose. Most Sunbrella fabrics can be cleaned in place without removing them from their frames. Use an ounce of Dawn dishwashing liquid in a gallon bucket of lukewarm water (about 100 degrees Fahrenheit). Using a terrycloth rag, wipe all surfaces. Rinse all traces of soap with the hose and allow the Sunbrella fabric to air dry.
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Step 3
For removable indoor upholstery covers, take them off and handwash them in lukewarm water with a mild laundry agent such as Ivory or Woolite. Allow them to air dry before replacing them.
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Step 4
For outdoor or marine upholstery that is not removable, mix an ounce of Dawn dishwashing liquid in a gallon of water and fill a plastic spray bottle with the solution. Lightly spray the cleaning solution on the upholstery and let it soak for a few minutes. Scrub dirty spots gently with a terrycloth rag. Remove all soap from the Sunbrella fabric by using clean water and rinsing out the cloth. Blot excess moisture with a clean and dry rag. Allow to air dry.
