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The best way of protecting your Outdoor fabric from wear and tear and loss of colour is to keep it clean and protected during inclement weather.

Prevention and treatment of stains

To prevent accumulated dirt, we recommend frequent vacuum cleaning or gentle brushing to eliminate dust. The majority of dirtiness and stains can be cleaned if treated immediately.

Treat stains as soon as they are made.

Dry spillages, liquids or oily stains with absorbent paper.

Clean the stains gently with a clean cloth using a solution of warm water with a few drops of neutral detergent. Do not rub.

Always treat the stain working from the outside inwards, to avoid spreading the stain.

When the stain has disappeared, leave to dry at room temperature.

Do not use the sofa until the upholstery has dried.

Use and maintenance

Although the Outdoor fabrics by Exit Fabrics are for the exterior, mould and fungi may appear if the fabric remains damp for too much time.

Exposure to sunlight

Although the Outdoor fabrics by Exit Fabrics are resistant to UV rays, prolonged exposure to sunlight will eventually affect the resistance and colour of the fibres. Particularly in very hot climates, it would be better to look for shade as much as possible, or create it, by means of parasols, canopies or plants, and use protective coverings when the furniture is not in use.

Exposure to rain

The Outdoor fabrics by Exit Fabrics are water-resistant, but the rain often contains dirt and atmospheric pollution that may cause wear and tear on the fabric, and prolonged exposure to rain and dampness may cause the appearance of mould and fungi. For these reasons, the cushions should be put away separately or the furniture protected by coverings when the weather forecasts is of rain, and never leave the furniture exposed to rainy weather or dampness for a long time.

Exposure of the furniture off-season

During the winter or when the furniture is not going to be used for a lengthy period, it should be put away or covered with protective coverings. Before putting it away, the fabric must be clean and completely dry. Avoid keeping it in damp places. On putting them away, it is better not to wrap the cushions in plastic since this may cause the appearance of moulds or fungi.

Waterproof PU sheet

This Outdoor fabric by Exit Fabrics offers a PU waterproof laminate. Applied to the back part of the fabric, the laminate protects the filling of the upholstery from rain and spillages, making it an effective solution if the outdoor furniture contains a foam unsuitable to exteriors.

PU laminates do not have an indefinite durability, their adherence and strength will depend on various factors:

• The use to which they are subjected
• Intensity in washing
• Drying method
• Cleaning products used in the washing process
• Time exposed to the sun