General Or Light Cleaning; Heavy Cleaning For Stubborn Stains And Mildew - Chris-Craft 2015 21 Carina Owner's Manual

Marine Tops And Covers - Care And Cleaning
One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella® fabrics looking good and to delay the need for deep or vigor-
ous cleaning is to hose fabrics off on a monthly basis with clear water. This helps prevent dirt from be-
coming deeply embedded in the fabric and eliminate the need for more frequent vigorous cleaning. In
most environments, a thorough cleaning will be needed every two to three years.
When it's time for a thorough cleaning, Sunbrella fabrics can be cleaned while still on a boat or, size per-
mitting, they can be removed for cleaning in a washing machine or dock side.

General or light cleaning

To clean Sunbrella while still on a boat, follow these simple steps:
1. Brush off loose dirt.
2. Hose down.
3. Prepare a cleaning solution of water and mild soap such as Woolite or Dawn dishwashing liquid.
4. Use a soft bristle brush to clean.
5. Allow cleaning solution to soak into the fabric.
6. Rinse thoroughly until all soap residue is removed.
7. Air dry.
8. May not require re-treatment depending on the age of the fabric.
9. If stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted bleach/soap mixture for spot cleaning of mildew,
roof run-off or other similar stains.

Heavy cleaning for stubborn stains and mildew

Sunbrella fabric does not promote mildew growth, however, mildew may grow on dirt and other foreign
substances that are not removed from the fabric. To clean stubborn stains:
1. Prepare a solution of 1 cup bleach and 1/4 cup mild soap per gallon of clean water.
2. Soak affected area in solution for 15 minutes.
3. Remove stain with a sponge or clean towel.
4. Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
5. Air dry.
Remember to protect the area around your Sunbrella fabric if using a bleach solution. Carpet or other
fabrics that are not Sunbrella may have an adverse reaction to the bleach.
If a boat cover is suitable in size for a washing machine, these steps should be followed:
1. Use mild soap.
2. For heavier stains add 1 cup of bleach to wash.
3. Wash and rinse in cold water.
4. Air dry. Never apply heat to Sunbrella.
DO NOT use a steamer or iron set to steam setting.
Use of bleach and/or advanced age of the fabric application may impact the deterioration of the sewing
thread and other non-Sunbrella components.
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