Over the course of your market umbrellas life cycle it is exposed to various elements which can build up grime and dust. These following suggestions show how to clean your market umbrella, and keep them looking great.
How to Clean Your Market Umbrella
Basic Cleaning Steps
- To clean the canopy fabric, brush the top and underside of the fabric using a soft bristle brush to remove any leaves and dust.
- Hose down umbrella with warm water (not exceeding 100ºF/40ºC) and continue scrubbing any grime build up. Avoid hard scrubbing to minimise fabric fading and damage to the surface of the fabric.
Note: When closing and storing the umbrella away, ensure the fabric is thoroughly dry to avoid mold.
Removing Stubborn Stains
To get rid of tougher stains such as tree sap or bird droppings a mild concentration should be used to clean the fabric.
- Mix a weak concentration of household, PH neutral detergent in lukewarm water (1:20 ratio). The detergent must not contain solvents.
- Apply the detergent and water mix to the fabric using a soft cloth or sponge.
- Leave on for 15-20 minutes before washing of with plenty of warm water (not exceeding 100ºF/40ºC).
- Leave umbrella open and allow to thoroughly dry.
Cleaning Products To Avoid
Do not use industrial cleaning fluids, solvents, petrochemicals, harsh chemicals to clean the umbrella, or allow any types of insecticides and garden sprays to come into contact with the fabric. These products can ruin the fabric and cause colour fading.
How To Keep Umbrella Cleaner, For Longer
To keep your market umbrella looking cleaner for longer, try to prevent foreign matter from accumulating on the canopy. Things to avoid are:
- Dirt
- Tree Sap
- Bird Droppings
- Mold and Mildew
If you need further advice on keeping your Awnet cafe umbrellas looking great then please contact us directly.