Patio Umbrella Cleaning and Maintenance

1. Infographic designed and brought to you by GUIDE TO Patio Umbrella Patio Umbrella Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning & Maintenance While we enjoying the fresh air under the shade of our patio we tend to forget that patio umbrellas as well as any of our furnitures need to be cleaned regularly. As durable as it may seem, patio umbrellas show their age when not properly cared for. It can be a tough job but is very much an essential to prolong the life and elegance of your umbrella. GENERAL RULE OF THUMB Always check maintenance and care instructions from the furnitures manufacturer. Always wear protective instruments while working with chemicals or loose particles. Perform cleaning, especially painting on a space with as low humidity as possible. PATIO UMBRELLA CANOPY Your patio umbrella canopy stands as a frontliner against the sun's UV rays and rain. Needless to say, it takes in quite a beating from the elements. It will likely degrade as it accumulates dust and dirt from pollutants from the air and other sources. BASIC WASHING Soak the canopy on a large basin filled with lukewarm water for about 15 -20 minutes to soften dirt and grime build-ups. Cleaning Agent: 1 cup Powdered Detergent for every gallon of luke warm water Using a rag soaked in cleaning agent scrub any visible marks as you would when hand washing clothing. HEAVY WASHING Synthetic Cleaning Agent: 1/2 cup Baking Soda 1/2 cup Vinegar 1 cup Powdered Detergent for every gallon of lukewarm water Fabric Cleaning Agent: 1/2 cup Vinegar 1 cup Powdered Detergent for every gallon of lukewarm water With cleaning agent on a spray bottle, spray affected surface areas. CAUTION: Use Chlorine Bleach ONLY as a last resort. Expect discoloration and thread weakening when this chemical is used. Let the fluid penetrate for about 5 minutes. Using an old toothbrush, patiently and lightly scrub-off concentrated dirt and grime left out from basic cleaning. Repeat the process dirt is completely removed. RINSING Remove dirty water from washing and replace with clean water. Soak canopy completely and leave for about 5 minutes while moving the canopy from time to time to remove cleaning agent from the material. Repeat the rinse process until the water is left clear of soap bubbles or murkiness. PATIO UMBRELLA FRAME The frame of your patio umbrella can be a variety of material such as wood, metal or plastic. Whatever material your frame is made of, it’s likely to have a top coating (ie, paint, varnish or stain) that the manufacturer used to protect it from the elements such as sun, moisture or dust. Watch out for signs of wrinkling, cracking or discoloration on this coating as it likely to grow in size if not prevented. BASIC WASHING Cleaning Agent: 1 cup Dishwashing Liquid for every gallon of lukewarm water With cleaning agent on a spray bottle, spray surfaces while wiping off grease and grime with a damp rag. Dry out with a clean dry rag. Use an old toothbrush to reach crevices and hard to reach areas. Avoid leaving fluid on surfaces for too long as it can soften the finish. HEAVY WASHING In case of wrinkling, cracking or discoloration on the coating: Sand out affected areas with fine grit sandpaper until actual material is visible. Make sure to dry area thoroughly and touch-up with similar finish as possible. LUBRICATE Open the frame wide to access all moving parts of your umbrella. Using aerosol oil, spray all hinges and moving parts while wiping out over spray with a clean rag. Close the frame and open a few times to let the oil penetrate hinges and moving parts. SOURCE: https:/ /adirondackchairshq.com/clean-patio-umbrella/ Infographic designed and brought to you by Join us on: