·  Brush off loose dirt.

·  Hose down.

·  Prepare a cleaning mixture of water and mild, natural soap(no detergents).

·  Use a soft bristle brush to clean.

·  Allow soap to soak in.

·  Rinse thoroughly.

·  Air dry.

If stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted chlorine bleach/soap mixture for spot cleaning of mildew, roof run-off and other similar stains.

Prepare a special cleaning mixture:

·  Four ounces (half cup) of chlorine bleach.

·  Two ounces (one-fourth cup) of natural 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.

If a boat cover is suitable in size for a washing machine, these steps should be followed:

·  Use only natural soaps.  No detergent.

·  Wash and rinse in cold water.

·  Air dry.  Never put Sunbrella® fabrics in your dryer

Re-treating the Fabric

Because Sunbrella® fabrics are designed to be breathable, they are water repellent, but not completely waterproof.  The fabrics are treated with a fluorocarbon finish, which enhances water repellency.  This finish is designed to last for several years, but must be reapplied after a thorough cleaning.  The manufacturer, Glen Raven recommends using 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™ as the preferred re-treatment product for Sunbrella®

 fabrics.  Fabrics should be treated after a thorough cleaning or after five years of use.  Enewhere Custom Canvas has a full line of cleaners and protectors for fabric and vinyl care.