Maintenance: Clean with mild soap and water. For more embedded dirt and soil, use a product like Feron Clean. Periodic polishing of straps will repel dirt. Tanning and sun block products containing PABA are known to harm vinyl. When tanning always use a beach towel to protect the straps.
Sling
Maintenance: Sponge with soapy a solution of laundry detergent and lukewarm water. Mix 3 gallons of water, 1 cup household bleach and 1 cup mild detergent. Rinse well using a hose to remove dirt inside the slings and rinse out the cleaner. Air dry by setting the chairs on their side to drain the water down to one side. For stubborn stains... Feron Clean works wonders. Available at the retail stores.
Maintenance: Printed Acrylics and Polyester Clean with mild soap and water. Use of bleach or harsh cleaning agents will remove the colors. Rinse well using a hose and let air dry thoroughly. All slings should be rinsed with a hose frequently to wash out the dirt from inside that causes mildew to grow. Turn chairs on their side to quicken the drying time and allow to dry thoroughly.
Cushions
Maintenance: Textilines, Vinyls / Acrylic Blends (Elbertex) and Solution Dyed Acrylics Sponge with soapy solution of laundry detergent and lukewarm water. Mix 3 gallons of water, 1 cup household bleach and 1 cup mild detergent. Rinse well using a hose to remove dirt inside the cushions and rinse. Air dry by setting the cushions on their side so the water can drain to one side. For Stubborn stains... Feron Clean works wonders. Available at our retail stores.
Maintenance: Printed Acrylics and Polyester Clean with mild soap and water. Use of bleach or harsh cleaning agents will remove the colors. Rinse well using a hose and let air dry thoroughly. All cushions should be rinsed with a hose frequently to wash out the dirt from inside that causes mildew to grow. Turn on their side to quicken the drying time and allow to dry thoroughly.
Wood
Maintenance: Maintaining wood can be very easy if you choose a natural weathered look. The color over a period of time will turn a silver gray. To maintain the natural golden brown, use an oil teak sealer once a year.
Wicker/Rattan
Maintenance: Hose down or wipe with a clean sponge. Cushions can be cleaned with an occasional vacuuming. A mild detergent, cold water and a soft bristled brush may be used on tough spots.
Wrought Iron
Maintenance: Treat it like a car finish using only a liquid wax. Clean at least once a year (2-3 times a year). Clean with soft brush and sponge. Touch up nicks and scratches immediately. If rust appears (guaranteed to) Do not panic. Clean off rust spot with wire brush and finish with touch up paint.
Steel
Maintenance: Treat it like a car finish using only a liquid wax. Clean at least once a year (2-3 times a year). Clean with soft brush and sponge. Touch up nicks and scratches immediately. If rust appears (guaranteed to) Do not panic. Clean off rust spot with wire brush and finish with touch up paint.
Cast Aluminum
Maintenance: Treat it like a car finish using only a liquid wax. Clean and wax the frame every Spring. Clean frame as needed using a soft sponge, towel and liquid detergent. Touch up nick and scratches promptly.
Aluminum
Maintenance: Treat it like a car finish using only a liquid wax. Clean and wax the frame every Spring. Clean frame as needed using a soft sponge, towel and liquid detergent. Touch up nick and scratches promptly. Oil swivels and glides twice a year using a lightweight oil.
