Parker 2014 - Zippers & Snaps

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maintenance & services
If stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted chlorine bleach/ soap mixture for spot cleaning of mildew, roof run-o or other similar stains
(see our Stain Chart for specic recommendations). Prepare a special cleaning mixture:
• Eight ounces (one cup) of chlorine bleach.
• Two ounces (one-fourth cup) of mild soap.
• One gallon of water.
• Clean with soft bristle brush.
• Allow mixture to soak for up to 20 minutes
• Rinse thoroughly.
• Air dry.
• Repeat if necessary
Remember to protect the area around your Sunbrella if using a bleach solution. Carpet or other fabrics that are not Sunbrella may have an adverse
reaction to the bleach.
If an awning or boat cover is suitable in size for a washing machine, these steps should be followed:
• Use only mild soaps. No detergent.
• Wash and rinse in cold water.
• Air dry. Never put Sunbrella fabrics in your dryer.
• Re-treating the Fabric
As part of the nishing process, Sunbrella fabrics are treated with a uorocarbon nish, which enhances water repellency. This nish is designed
to last for several years, but must be replenished after a thorough cleaning. Based on test results, Glen Raven recommends 303 High Tech Fabric
Guard™ as the preferred retreatment product for Sunbrella fabrics. Fabrics should be retreated after thorough cleaning or after ve years of use.
Check with your local Sunbrella dealer or distributor for more information.
Applying 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™ 303 should be applied to Sunbrella fabrics after each thorough cleaning, which typically removes the
original uorocarbon nish and reduces the fabric’s water repellency. After cleaning the fabric, allow it to air dry completely and then apply 303
in a thin, even coat. After allowing the rst coat of 303 to air dry, apply a second thin, even coating of 303. Two light coatings are more eective in
restoring fabric water resistance than a single heavy coating. A 15- ounce bottle provides coverage of up to 50 square feet of lightweight fabric.
Always apply 303 to clean fabric.
ZIPPERS & SNAPS
Zippers and snaps will loosen with use. Use care when starting the zipper to prevent damage. Lubricate the snap buttons and zippers with