How to Treat Sunbrella Fabric

Sunbrella, a type of outdoor fabric used to make cushions and pillows for patio furniture, resists the elements, stains and deterioration. Made from a solution-dyed acrylic fabric, Sunbrella will not fade from the sun, wind or rain. It is durable so you can be relatively rough with this kind of fabric. Treating this Sunbrella for hard stains is not as complicated as you might think.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup bleach
• ¼ cup mild detergent
• 1 gallon cool water
• Spray bottle
• Soft-bristled brush
• Garden hose

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Mix 1 cup of bleach with ¼ cup of mild detergent in a gallon of cool water.

   • 2

     Use the dry soft-bristled brush to brush off any loose dirt or debris on the Sunbrella fabric.

   • 3

     Pour the solution into the spray bottle and spray across the fabric, getting a bit more coverage on the hard stains. Allow the solution to sit for 10 minutes.

   • 4

     Scrub the Sunbrella with the soft-bristled brush until the fabric is free from stains.

   • 5

     Rinse the fabric with the garden hose and allow to air dry.