[C320-list] Washing Sail Cover

[Richard A. Walker]

Stain Chart
Below are our recommended cleaning methods for Sunbrella for some of the
most common and toughest stains. 


STAIN

Recommended Cleaning Solutions


BEER

liquid detergent, white vinegar


BERRY

liquid detergent / ammonia (3-6% water)


BLOOD (DRIED)

detergent / ammonia (3-6% water)


BUTTER

volatile solvent (acetone)


CHARCOAL, PENCIL MARKS

vacuum, then liquid detergent


CATSUP OR MUSTARD

liquid detergent


CHEWING GUM

volatile solvent (acetone)


CHOCOLATE

liquid detergent, ammonia water


COFFEE

detergent, white vinegar, volatile solvent (acetone)


COLA

liquid detergent


CRAYON

paint, oil or grease remover


EGG (RAW)

liquid detergent


GRAPE JUICE

liquid detergent


GRAVY

liquid detergent


GREASE (CAR)

volatile solvent (acetone)


INK (PERMANENT, INDIA,BALLPOINT)

paint remover, volatile solvent (acetone), detergent


IRON RUST

oxalic or citrus acids, water


LIPSTICK

paint, oil or grease remover


MASCARA

paint remover, volatile solvent (acetone), detergent, water


MILDEW

1 cup of bleach and 1/4 cup mild soap per gallon of water


MILK

liquid detergent


NAIL POLISH

volatile solvent (acetone)


OIL

volatile solvent (acetone)


ORANGE DRINK

liquid detergent, water


PAINT (LATEX) WET

liquid detergent, water


PAINT (LATEX) DRIED

paint, oil or grease remover


PAINT (OIL OR LACQUER)

paint, oil or grease remover


SHOE POLISH (LIQUID)

volatile solvent (acetone)


SHOE POLISH (WAX)

apply heated iron over towel, volatile solvent (acetone)


SUNTAN LOTION

Pine PowerR or pine oil detergent


TEA

liquid detergent


TOMATO JUICE

liquid detergent


TREE SAP

turpentine, liquid detergent


URINE

liquid detergent, white vinegar


VOMIT

detergent, water, white vinegar


WATER COLOR

liquid detergent, water, white vinegar


WAX (CANDLE)

apply heated iron over towel, volatile solvent (acetone)


WINE

liquid detergent / ammonia (3-6% water), white vinegar

 

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The Stain Chart is available for download as an AdobeR Acrobat
<http://www.sunbrella.com/usa/StainChart.pdf>  document.

 

 

Cheers,

 

Dick Walker

740 Olive Ave.

Coronado, CA 92118-2136

619.435.8986

 

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dennyats at aol.com
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 1:59 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Washing Sail Cover

 

Dick:

 

What do you recommend for mold?  I have problem with mold on the shady  side


near the base.

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