
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Outdoor furniture can be enjoyed for many years when well maintained.
Regular Maintenance
Washthe furniture with a solution of mild detergent and water,rinse withclearwater,and dry thoroughly. Toall metal frames,apply a
fine,clear automobile wax formaximum protection against harmfulultraviolet exposure and saltair.
For best protection, perform this maintenance two or three times per year in low pollution areas or more frequently in high pollution
areas.Pleasenotethatthesedurablematerialscanbesafelycleanedasoftenasdesired.Note:Somesuntanandsunblockproducts
may be harmful to resin,cushions and strap, mesh and vinyl lace and strap. Do not allow such products tocome in contact with any
seating surfaces to avoid deep penetrating stains,which arenot covered under warranty.
How to Clean & Care for Teak Furnishings
Left alone to age, the natural color of teak furnishings will weather to a soft, silver grey. This process will take approximately nine
months,dependingonthedegreeofsunlightandrainexposure.Imperfections,whichareinherentpropertiesofthewood,willshowover
time,enhancingthebeautyofthefurniture.Inhumidorwetclimates,orafterrains,thewoodmaynaturallyexpandandcontract,causing
thegraintorise.Thisistobeexpectedwithexposuretotheelementsandwillstabilizeaftertheinitialweatheringoccurs.
Tomaintain teak furnishings,use a soft bristled utility brush and stroke lightly inthe direction of the grain to remove surface dust. For
morestubborndirt,thewoodmaybewashedwithamildsolutionoffourpartslaundrydetergentordishwashingsoaptoonepartbleach
inwater,thenrinsedthoroughlyandallowedtodrycompletely.Oilingthewoodmaycausemildeworirregularcoloring.
How to Clean Woven Furnishings
Woven furnishingsare made of durable and weatherproof extruded polyethylene resinweave. Light stains and soils may be removed with
asolution of mild detergent and water, rinsed with clear water anddriedthoroughly. Mildew and heavy stains can be removed witha
qualitycommercial outdoor furniture cleanerandprotectant. Wovenfurnishings maynotbesuitableforintensely hotclimates.
How to Clean Fabric
Fine outdoor fabrics are designed to endure years of sun, soil and moisture. Wash outdoor cushions with a solution of mild detergent and
water and thoroughly rinse with clear water. Stand cushions on end and allow to air dry completely.Light stains can be removed as
above.Mildew andheavystains canberemovedwitha quality commercial outdoor furniture cleaner andprotectant. Note:Donot dry
cleanoruseawashingmachine ordryer.Donotsteamorusewaterattemperatures above100°Fwhen washing.Note: Becarefulto
keep the outdoor furniture cleaner from contact with the cushions of your outdoor furniture, as it will cause discoloration. Do not use
bleachonprintedacrylicfabrics.Donotusesolvent-typematerialsonwovenvinyl,wovenblendorultrawovenblendfabricsastheywill
damage the yarns. Donot use chlorine based cleaners.
How to Clean Mesh
Removelightstainswithasolutionofmilddetergentandwater,thenrinsewithclearwateranddrythoroughly.Mildewandheavystains
canbe removed with aquality commercial outdoor furniture cleaner andprotectant. How to
How to Clean Strap
Forgeneralorlightcleaning,beginbybrushing dirtoffthestrap.Applyasolutionofmilddetergent andwarmwaterandallowittosoak
intothestrap.Gentlycleanwithaspongeorsoftbristlebrush,thenrinsethoroughlywithclearwaterandallowthestraptoairdry.
How to Clean Vinyl Strap
Apply a quality vinyl protectant to guard against the effects of air pollution,salt airbuild-up,and mildew. Toremove difficult stains use
rubbing alcohol applied with a soft cloth.
How to Clean
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Care for Stone and Marble Tops
Tabletopsaredesignedfornormaloutdooruseinresidentialsettings.Tomaintainthenaturalbeautywerecommendapplyingastone-
enhancingsealereverysixmonthstoprotectandrestorethetop.Thisstepcanberepeatedeachyearandbeforethewinterseason.
Iftabletopisstainedwithproductssuchaswine,soda,coffee,orothercolorantsoforganicorigin,cleanthesespillsimmediately witha
mild detergent then rinse with water. In extreme cold climates,it is recommended that tabletops be stored in a dry indoor area or be
covered with suitable outdoor furniture cover. Be sure to allow space between the tabletop and the cover so that moisture does not
collect on the table;this will promote airflow and allow moisture toescape.
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