Summer is in full-swing and it’s time for 4th of July celebrations and backyard get-togethers! Fourth of July cookouts are as American as apple pie. Not to mention, July is National Picnic Month and National Grilling Month! If a lakeside picnic or backyard barbecue is in the works for you this Independence Day, spruce up your outdoor space with worry-free, easy-to-clean, stain resistant Sunbrella fabrics.
Stain Resistance for Summer
Your outdoor living area should be one of peace and relaxation, not hassle and stress. When you choose Sunbrella fabrics for your outdoor furniture, rugs, pillows, and cushions, you can relax knowing that Sunbrella fabrics are the complete performance standard.
No matter what life throws at your outdoor fabrics: food, drink, sun, rain, or storms; you can rest easy knowing that Sunbrella engineers performance into the core of each fiber. Sunbrella fabrics include stain-resistant technology to stand up against the sticky messes of summer.
Summertime Favorites and How to Clean Them
What’s a cookout with a hotdog with all the fixings? Or a big scoop of ice cream with rainbow sprinkles? For the adults, a festive sangria might fit your red, white, and blue theme, or beer drinkers might enjoy their favorite IPA at the party.
While Sunbrella fabrics are engineered with stain resistance technology, it’s always best to clean up spills as soon as they happen. We recommend Sunbrella Clean™ Multi-Purpose Fabric Cleaner and Sunbrella Extract™ Oil Based Stain Remover for everyday cleaning, tough messes, and set-in stains. Our cleaning solutions are specifically formulated to clean all Sunbrella fabrics, including: upholstery, cushions, umbrellas, fabric awnings, boat covers, Bimini tops, and other fabrics!
You can check out the Sunbrella Cleaning Guide for even more tips and specific cleaning instructions.
Ketchup & Mustard Stains
If a dollop of ketchup or mustard hits your upholstery, you can easily clean it with a mild cleaning solution of 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid per 1 cup of water or use Sunbrella Clean Multi-Purpose Fabric Cleaner. For any remaining discoloration, use a diluted solution of bleach (1 cup of bleach and 1/4 cup mild soap per gallon of water) or a bleach pen.
Beer Spills
For spilled beer, combine 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid per 1 cup of water or use Sunbrella Clean Multi-Purpose Fabric Cleaner.
Ice Cream Spills
No need to scream over a dropped ice cream cone! You can easily clean it with a mild cleaning solution of 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid per 1 cup of water or use Sunbrella Clean Multi-Purpose Fabric Cleaner.
Butter, Grease, or Salad Dressing Stains
If a delicious morsel from the grill drops from your plate, follow these instructions for tough grease stains: For fresh stains, apply cornstarch as an absorbent and remove excess with a straight edge. Clean up the residual stain with 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid per 1 cup of water or use Sunbrella Clean Multi-Purpose Fabric Cleaner. Follow with Sunbrella Extract Oil Based Stain Remover or a strong degreaser.
Wine Spills
If you spill sangria or wine on your upholstery, combine 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid per 1 cup of water or use Sunbrella Clean Multi-Purpose Fabric Cleaner. For red wine, use a diluted solution of bleach (1 cup of bleach and 1/4 cup mild soap per gallon of water) or a bleach pen for any residual discoloration.
Berry Stains
If fresh summer berries get on your Sunbrella fabric, just combine 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid per 1 cup of water or use Sunbrella Clean Multi-Purpose Fabric Cleaner.
Clean-Up Made Easy
Spills are bound to happen when celebrating; but Sunbrella fabrics give you the freedom to live in the moment and not worry about stains and hard to clean spills. Quickly clean up everyday messes by following these directions:
- Blot (don't rub) liquid spills with a clean, dry cloth.
- Spray on a mild cleaning solution of soap and water or use Sunbrella Clean Multi-Purpose Fabric Cleaner.
- Rinse the fabric thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
- Air dry.
Celebrate with Sunbrella
Fill the month of July with lakeside picnics, backyard cookouts, and fireworks. When you choose Sunbrella fabrics for your outdoor living area, you can relax and enjoy knowing that our easy-to-clean fabrics are stain-resistant and durable, no matter what life throws at them!