Although all of Tropitone's outdoor furniture fabrics contain mildew inhibitors and UV Protectants, regular cleaning of your fabrics are recommended if you desire the beauty of your new Tropitone patio furniture to last its anticipated lifetime. Please take a moment to review our recommend cleaning instructions for Tropitone fabrics.

FABRICS
General Information - Note; do not use bleach unless specifically listed as a cleaning agent for your outdoor furniture's specific fabric.
The life of your fabric largely depends on its care and use. Certain suntan and sun block products may permanently discolor any patio furniture fabric. This possibility can be minimized by immediately cleaning after contact. It is important to clean your outdoor furniture fabric regularly. In addition, storing your cushions when not is use, or using patio furniture covers, will extend their life. Also, outdoor furniture fabric life can be extended by simply hosing down your patio furniture regularly with water. Hint: Cushions dry faster if they are allowed to stand on their sides while drying.

 100 Series - Vinyls for outdoor furniture Cast Seats.
Spot wash the vinyl on your outdoor furniture with a lukewarm (no warmer than 100 degrees) solution of mild liquid soap and water. Rub briskly with a rough cloth or soft bristle brush. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove soap. Allow to air dry. Do not use bleach, harsh detergents or stiff bristle brushes on the 100 Series vinyl materials of your outdoor furniture.

 1000, 2000 series - Vinyl Coated Polyester Weaves for outdoor furniture:
Soil, Suntan Oil and Lotions: Promptly remove from your patio furniture vinyl coated polyester weaves with solution of 1 cup of liquid detergent to water solution. Oils and grease: Spot treat with bleach and rubbing alcohol.
Mildew: Treat with warm water, detergent and bleach mixture indicated above.
Berry Juices, Wine and Blood: Use strong liquid detergent, warm water and ammonia.
Always rinse the vinyl coated polyester weaves of your outdoor furniture thoroughly after applying any cleaning product to your patio furniture.

 3000 Series - 100% Polyester Prints & 8000 Series - 100% Acrylic/Olefin Blends
Promptly remove soil (including suntan oils and lotions) from these outdoor furniture fabrics with a solution consisting of two capfuls of mild liquid soap per gallon of water. Be liberal with solution and scrub with a soft brush. Rinse your outdoor furniture thoroughly with clean water to remove soap and air dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH OR HARSH DETERGENTS ON ANY PRINTED FABRIC.
Note: These fabrics are not recommended for poolside applications.

 3500 Series - Polyester/Olefin Blends and Acrylic/Olefin Blends
Clean spills on these outdoor furniture fabrics as soon as possible. If a spot remains, use a mild detergent and water solution. Occasionally, add 1 cup of household bleach to the detergent-water solution. Rinse entire cushion or umbrella with water. Air dry.
Baby Oil, Beer, Orange Juice and Coffee: When these contaminants hit your outdoor furniture, apply hot water and detergent. Rinse the entire piece of outdoor furniture thoroughly. If necessary, apply a laundry pre-wash, leave on for 10 minutes, and then reapply hot water and detergent. Rinse outdoor furniture fabrics thoroughly.
Blood Stains: Apply protein or enzyme spotter.
Oil and Suntan Lotion: Apply a volatile-type paint remover or 100% mineral spirits to stain.
Ink, Marker or Mascara: Apply Grain or Wood Alcohol to stain.

 4000, 6000, 7000 and 9000 Series
Acrylic/Polyester Blends and 100% Acrylic Fabrics for outdoor furniture.
Spot wash with a lukewarm (no warmer than 100 degrees) solution of mild liquid soap and water. Rub briskly with a rough cloth or soft bristle brush. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove soap. Allow to air dry. Do not use bleach, harsh detergents or stiff bristle bushes on acrylic blend fabrics on your outdoor furniture.
For stubborn stains and suntan lotions, we recommend "Spic & Span" or a fine fabric cleaner. Use full strength and apply vigorously with a sponge or clean cloth. Sponge thoroughly with clean water. Allow to air dry.
Note: 100% acrylic fabric is heat sensitive. Do not use heat, hot water or bleach on these outdoor furniture fabrics.

 5000 Series - Acrylic/PVC Blends of outdoor furniture fabrics
Spot wash by sponging briskly with a lukewarm solution of mild liquid soap and water. Sponge thoroughly to remove soap and then air dry. For suntan lotion, use fine fabric cleaner. Do not use Pine Oil cleaners or abrasive household cleaners.

 Mildew on outdoor furniture fabrics
Mildew often forms on dirty surfaces. However, regular cleaning of your outdoor furniture will help to prevent its forming. If mildew stains should develop on non-printed vinyl coated polyester fabric, prepare a mild chlorine bleach and soapy water solution as follows: 1 cup bleach per gallon of water and 2 capfuls mild liquid detergent (Joy, Dawn, Ivory Liquid). Spray on the entire area and allow to soak in. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. An alternative method to removing mildew would be to use either "X-14" or another household mildew remover. To apply to your outdoor furniture fabric, follow directions on mildew remover's labels.

Contact your Tropitone Dealer or Sales Representative for additional fabric-care information.