cleaning your outdoor umbrella

In most cases, cleaning the fabric of your patio umbrella or canopy can be done with a simple solution of water and mild soap. For tough stains, however, it may take a bit more of an effort. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common stubborn stains and what it will take to get your umbrella or canopy fabric looking good as new again. Bird Droppings – 1 gallon of water mixed with ¼ cup dishwashing liquid. Tree Sap – 100% turpentine, followed by 1 gallon of water mixed with ¼ cup dishwashing liquid Berries – 1 gallon of water mixed with ¼ up dishwashing liquid and 1 cup ammonia Ketchup

It’s never fun to say goodbye to summer, but sadly the calendar is telling us those sweltering hot days are drawing to a close. One of the most important parts of preparing for the cooler weather is properly cleaning and storing your patio umbrella. Quality umbrellas are an investment so you want to get as many years’ usage out of them as possible. By following the tips below, you’ll be able to extend the life of your umbrella for several seasons.

Cleaning

Remove your umbrella