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Sunbrella Fabric – A Popular Choice for Outdoor Furniture in Jacksonville, Florida
September 3, 2014 01:22:27pm
Choosing the best outdoor furniture upholstery for your home can be daunting. After all, you want something durable that can withstand the Florida elements, yet you also want your outdoor space to be inviting and attractive. Sunbrella fabric provides both durability and aesthetic, and is the simple choice for outdoor furniture upholstering.
Sunbrella fabric was introduced in the 60s as an innovative alternative to the traditional cotton awnings. Sunbrella quickly gained popularity as its acrylic blend was better at resisting fade and offered a guarantee against the elements. By the mid 70s, Sunbrella had caught the attention of the boating industry, and the durable, high-quality materials were easily adopted as sail covers and boat tops. By the 1980s, Sunbrella had easily transitioned into outdoor furniture upholstery. Their award-winning formula of high-performance, durable material with the look and feel of cotton makes the perfect outdoor upholstery, and is the choice of furniture manufacturers and upholsterers across the nation and abroad.
Benefits of Using Sunbrella in Your Home
Sunbrella is the trusted and preferred fabric among Jacksonville, Florida homes, as well. Northeast Florida gets its share of blazing sunshine, high humidity, sand and salt, and daily rain showers, and you want a high quality outdoor fabric that can withstand the elements. Sunbrella fabric is resistant to mildew, and its high-performance acrylic blend not only resists fade, but is easy to clean. Beyond that, it is soft to the touch and comes in any color and pattern you can dream up! Sunbrella fabric is a perfect choice for your outdoor space, whether you have a sundrenched balcony in Jacksonville Beach, or a shady patio in Mandarin.
Taking Care of Your Sunbrella Fabric
One of the countless benefits of Sunbrella fabric is that it is easy to clean. Keep your Sunbrella upholstery looking great by maintaining it with these tips.
Light cleaning:
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Brush off loose dirt
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Combine ¼ cup of mild soap (such as Dawn dishwashing liquid) per gallon of warm water and use a sponge to clean the surface
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Allow the cleaning solution to soak into the fabric
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Rinse to remove soap residue
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Allow fabric to air dry
Spot cleaning:
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Combine into a spray bottle a mixture of mild soap and lukewarm water
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Apply a light mist to the surface and lightly scrub the cleaning solution into the stain with a sponge
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Rinse to remove soap residue
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Blot excess moisture or water with a cloth
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Allow fabric to air dry, and repeat steps if necessary
Hand washing (for removable fabrics):
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Combine ¼ cup of mild soap per gallon of warm water and soak fabric in it
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Use a sponge or cloth to lightly scrub affected area
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Rinse to remove soap residue
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Allow fabric to air dry
Sunbrella fabric is specially treated to repel water, and after a thorough cleaning, your upholstery may need to be re-treated. The Sunbrella company recommends 303 Fabric Guard ™.
Applying 303 Fabric Guard ™:
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Clean the fabric using one of the techniques above
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Allow the fabric to air dry completely
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Apply a thin, even coat of 303 Fabric Guard ™ in a well-ventilated area, and in accordance with the directions on the container
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Apply a second thin coat (two thin coats are more effective than one thicker coat)
Sunbrella fabric is the ideal material for outdoor upholstering, and the first choice among outdoor upholstering companies. Jax Furniture Refinishing & Upholstering, Jacksonville’s premier furniture upholstering company, is proud to offer Sunbrella fabric. Let us give your outdoor living space the best there is for outdoor upholstery.
