How to Care for a Canvas Umbrella

Cleaning

• 1

  Fill a bucket with water and add a small amount mild detergent, such as dish soap or car wash soap.

• 2

  Soak the sponge in the soapy water and scrub the surface of the umbrella to remove any dirt from the fabric.

• 3

  Leave the soapy water on the surface of the umbrella for a few minutes.

• 4

  Hose the soapy water off the canvas umbrella and allow it to dry.

General Care

• 5

  Allow the umbrella to dry thoroughly after it has gotten wet in the rain before you store it inside.

• 6

  Fold up the umbrella after it has dried and place it in your garage, shed, basement or other storage area. The umbrella should be stored indoors during cold months.

• 7

  Close the umbrella while it is still outside when not in use, especially if it is windy or a storm is on the way. Tie the umbrella with its ties to make sure it stays closed.

• 8

  Rinse the umbrella with water when you reopen it to use it. This removes any debris from the umbrella that may have accumulated while it was closed.