Outdura Care & Cleaning

Outdura® fabric should be cleaned regularly to prevent excessive dirt from accumulating. Simply brush off any loose dirt and rinse with lukewarm water. To clean, use a solution of lukewarm water (not exceeding 100° F) and a mild natural soap such as Lux™ or Ivory™. Rinse thoroughly to remove excess soap. For light cleaning, avoid the use of detergents.

Outdoor Furniture

For maintenance and light cleaning, brush off dirt. Add a quarter-cup of mild soap to a gallon of lukewarm water. Use a sponge or soft brush to apply the solution, allowing it to soak into fabric. Rinse thoroughly with clean water, then air dry. Removable umbrella and cushion covers may be machine washed in cold water using normal amounts of mild soap. Air dry. To spot-clean, spray with a mist of water and mild soap, then clean vigorously with a sponge, brush or clean towel. Rinse thoroughly in clean water, then air dry, blot or use a wet-vacuum. Repeat final steps until all soap residue is gone. To clean stubborn stains and/or mildew, use 1 cup bleach and 1/4 cup of mild soap per gallon of clean water (increase for severe stains). Soak affected area for 20 minutes before using sponge or clean towel to remove stain. Rinse well and air dry.

Removable umbrella and cushion covers may be machine washed in cold water using normal amounts of mild soap and 1 cup of bleach. Air dry. NEVER DRY CLEAN OUTDURA. IF NECESSARY, CAREFULLY IRON ON SYNTHETIC SETTING; DO NOT USE STEAM.

Maintaining Water Repellency

Normal wear, usage and cleaning will reduce the effectiveness of Outdura's water-repellent finish. If water repellency is important, a water-repellency treatment (available at marine and awning stores) should be used if the fabric has been cleaned or if the fabric is constantly exposed to the elements.

Stain-Removal Formulas

- 2 oz. LIQUID DETERGENT - 1 gallon WATER	- Bird Droppings - Catsup - Cola - Egg (raw) - Grape Juice - Gravy - Latex Paint (wet) - Milk - Mustard - Orange Drink - Tea - Tomato Juice
- 2 oz. LIQUID DETERGENT - 3 oz. WHITE VINEGAR - 1 gallon WATER	- Beer - Urine - Vomit - Watercolor
- 2 oz. LIQUID DETERGENT - 4-8 oz. AMMONIA - 1 gallon WATER	- Berry - Blood (dried) - Chocolate
- 2 oz. LIQUID DETERGENT - 4-8 oz. AMMONIA - 3 oz. WHITE VINEGAR - 1 gallon WATER	- Wine
- 100% VOLATILE SOLVENT (ACETONE)	- Butter - Car Grease - Chewing Gum - Nail Polish - Oil - Shoe Polish (liquid)
- 100% PAINT REMOVER - OIL or GREASE REMOVER (Follow Mixing Instructions)	- Crayon - Lipstick - Paint (latex, dried) - Paint (oil or lacquer)
- DETERGENT - WHITE VINEGAR - VOLATILE SOLVENT (ACETONE) - WATER	- Coffee
- 100% PAINT REMOVER - 100% VOLATILE SOLVENT (ACETONE) - SOAP - WATER	- Ink (permanent, India, ballpoint)
- 100% PAINT REMOVER - 100% VOLATILE SOLVENT (ACETONE) - 2 oz. DETERGENT - 1 gallon WATER	- Mascara
- OXALIC or CITRUS ACIDS - WATER	- Iron Rust
- 1 cup BLEACH - 2 oz. LIQUID DETERGENT - 1 gallon WATER	- Mildew
- 100% VOLATILE SOLVENT (ACETONE) - APPLY HEATED IRON OVER TOWEL	- Shoe Polish (wax) - Wax (candle)
- PINE OIL DETERGENT - WATER (Follow Mixing Instructions)	- Suntan Lotion
- 100% TURPENTINE - 2 oz. LIQUID DETERGENT - 1 gallon WATER	- Tree Sap
- VACUUM, then - 2 oz. LIQUID DETERGENT - 1 gallon WATER	- Charcoal - Pencil Marks

Outdura® is a registered trademark of Shuford Mills, Inc.