With proper care and maintenance, your patio umbrella or patio cushion will give you year after year of lush color and service. Here are a few tips that should keep your fabrics looking great.

1. Never leave your outdoor cushions or patio umbrella out when expecting excessive rain. Although our fabrics are meant to stand up to all weather conditions, saturating the fabric with water will make it take much longer to dry. Try to take your patio cushion or umbrellas in when you're expecting bad weather.
2. If your cushion has been left out in the rain, wipe it down with a towel, remove it from it's chair, and hang it from a railing or clothesline.
3. Most outdoor fabrics are mildew resistant, however, mildew will grow on dirt and oil. Keep your fabrics clean by using a solution of liquid soap and warm water to clean away dirt and dust.
4. Keep suntan oil off the fabric. Suntan oil can stain outdoor fabrics. If stained with suntan oil, remove by using a commercial spot remover. Follow the instructions on the bottle.
5. If your patio cushion gets wet, simply wipe it down with a towel to remove excess water. If your patio umbrella gets wet, close it, wipe down with a towel, and let it air dry. Open the umbrella up again for best results.
6. Try to put your patio umbrella or patio cushion away when not in use. Storing your outdoor cushion or outdoor umbrella will increase the time your fabric stays new and vibrant. Take your cushions and umbrellas in for winter, then let them back out again for summer.