Care & Cleaning Guidelines for Ultrafabrics Brand Fabrics | 2010

General Maintenance & Care Instructions

Outdoor Product Guidelines

One of the best ways to keep Ultrafabrics, LLC brand surfaces looking great is to properly maintain them by cleaning regularly to prevent excessive dirt from accumulating. Below is a general outline to help you keep your quality Ultrafabrics brand products looking their best.

Following these guidelines will help to extend the life of the fabric:

Clean regularly with soap and water
Wipe up spills as soon as they occur
Lift most stains with an alcohol-based cleaner like Fantastik®
Disinfect using a 5:1 water/bleach solution*
Thoroughly rinse all cleaning solution residue with water*
Air dry*

* Recommended for stubborn stains and/or mildew

Use the General Maintenance and Care Instructions at left for preserving the quality of your Outdoor Ultrafabrics brand product as well.

Remember:

All Ultrafabrics outdoor products should be stored in a dry, well ventilated area
Ultrafabrics mildew resistant surfaces do not promote mildew growth, however, mildew may grow on dirt and other foreign substances that are not removed from the fabric
The frequency of cleaning will vary greatly depending upon the local outdoor environment in which the product is used
Cushions should not remain wet or be covered, as this will increase the chances of mildew growth occurring

Upholstering Recommendations*

All of our outdoor products perform best when:

Paired with an open cell, reticulated, quick drying foam and/or waterproof, anti-mildew barrier between the fabric and the foam
Utilizing air vents and/or a mesh, open weave fabric bottom

* These recommendations allow for proper draining and quick drying.

Ballpoint Pen Removal Instructions

1.) Wipe the stain off with ethanol (rubbing alcohol). [If this is unsuccessful, proceed to step 2]
2.) Prepare a solution of 50% chlorinated bleach, 50% water.
3.) Place a thin tissue over the ink stain.
4.) Apply the chlorinated bleach solution. Be sure to not over-saturate the tissue.
5.) Cover tissue with polyethylene film (plastic wrap) to prevent the chlorinated bleach solution from drying.
6.) Check on stain repeatedly.
7.) Do not leave the chlorinated bleach solution on for more than 1 hour.
8.) When the stain looks almost gone, remove the tissue and rinse the stain with water.
9.) To neutralize the bleached area, place a tissue on the bleached area and apply 15% hydrogen peroxide solution.
10.) Leave on for 30 minutes, and remove the tissue.
11.) Remove the peroxide residue with water.

*While the foregoing instructions have proven to work in many cases, especially in which ink stains are addressed immediately, not all ink stains can be removed in every situation.