Picking the Best Fabric Cleaners, Cleaning Products, and Protectants
Your guide to selecting the right cleaners and protectants for fabrics and hard surfaces
Introduction to Fabric Cleaners
It's no mystery that fabrics left out in the elements collect grime faster. This is why cleanliness is especially important for awnings, boat covers, patio furniture, and other related projects that often require deep
cleaning for tough stains. Even indoor furniture like upholstered chairs and sofas accumulate dirt from frequent use - whether it's food stains, pet messes, or an accidental spill of red wine. Some fabrics can be cleaned with a DIY water
and bleach cleaning solution, but often a specially formulated cleaning product is your best option for stain removal or to generally freshen the fabric. Protect your investment by keeping fabrics well maintained.
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The best fabric cleaners provide effective but gentle cleaning power. Whether you're looking for a deep cleaning solution to remove tough stains or a simple spot clean, the products listed below will get the job
done. Read on for recommended upholstery cleaners and other fabric cleaners by brand or project.
Best Fabric Cleaner Brands
The following brands are some of the best fabric cleaners on the market for performance fabrics, sofas, outdoor cushions, marine fabric, awning fabric, and more. Read more about each brand and the products they offer.
Use this mold and mildew cleaner on awnings, tents, patio furniture, cushions, umbrellas, tarps, boat covers, camping gear, vinyl, and more
Biodegradable and gentle on the skin
Fabric Cleaning Solutions by Project
The following brands are some of the best fabric cleaners on the market for performance fabrics, sofas, outdoor cushions, marine fabric, awning fabric, and more. Read more about each brand and the products they
offer.
The best all-purpose cleaners for hard surfaces are usually compatible for use with multiple materials. Whether you need a quick polish or thorough rust removal, the multi-surface cleaners below offer a solution.
Keep reading for the best multi-purpose cleaners by brand or material.
Top Multi-Surface Cleaner Brands
The following brands are some of the best multi-surface cleaners on the market for plastics, metals, and more. Read more about each brand and the products they offer.
Use this mold and mildew cleaner on awnings, tents, patio furniture, cushions, umbrellas, tarps, boat covers, camping gear, vinyl, and more.
Biodegradable and gentle on the skin.
Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solutions by Project
Certain cleanings solutions are developed for use with specific kinds of hard surfaces and other materials. Here are the cleaners we recommend for the following cleaning projects.
Certain cleanings solutions are developed for use with specific kinds of hard surfaces and other materials. Here are the cleaners we recommend for the following cleaning projects.
Depending on the formula, different cleaners cover different surface areas. See below to find coverage for several of the most widely used cleaning products.
Some stains, soils, and marks are more difficult to remove than others. See below for tips and tricks on cleaning processes to overcoming some common cleaning obstacles.
Some performance fabrics, like Sunbrella, can be cleaned with bleach for especially stubborn stains. Others may require a heavy-duty fabric cleaning product for the toughest spot cleaner needs. Depending on
the product, you'll typically need to let the fabric soak before thoroughly rinsing it clean. 303 products are great for lifting your most stubborn stains.
First, rinse your clear vinyl with fresh water to remove any dirt or debris. Use a clear vinyl cleaner like IMAR Strataglass Cleaner to cleanse and restore clarity. Both products double as protectants to prevent clouding, fading, and yellowing from UV rays. For added defense and shine, apply a scratch-resistant
polish
like IMAR Strataglass Protective Polish to your vinyl material. Also, leaving clear vinyl out in the sun can prevent clouding.
Always brush off loose particles, dirt, and debris before cleaning your fabric. Blot any excess moisture. Test your chosen cleaning solution on a small area of the fabric if necessary, before applying to the
rest of the fabric.
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