Care & Maintenance

How to Clean
& Sanitize POLYWOOD Furniture

Use this method for a quick clean-up here and there throughout the season — adding in the bleach solution to ​easily sanitize and eliminate any stubborn stains or dirt build-up from the winter months.

1. Mix mild dish soap and warm water in a bucket.
2. Use a clean cloth to wipe the soapy mixture onto the surfaces of your furniture, cleaning off any dirt.
3. For extra cleaning power or to sanitize, mix 1/3 bleach and 2/3 water.
4. Apply bleach mixture to furniture with a clean cloth and allow it to sit on the lumber for a few minutes (this will not affect the color).
5. Loosen any dirt and debris that may catch in the surface grooves of the lumber by scrubbing the bleach mixture with a soft-bristle brush.
6. Rinse thoroughly.

How to Clean POLYWOOD
Cushions & Pillows

Our all-weather performance fabrics don’t promote mildew growth, however, mildew may grow on dirt and other foreign substances that are not removed from the fabric. Follow these simple steps to keep your cushions and pillows looking new:

1. Brush or rinse off any loose dirt and debris before it has a chance to become embedded in the fabric.
2. Clean spills with a homemade mixture of ¼ cup mild soap per gallon of lukewarm water, applying to spills right away with a clean cloth.
3. Rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry; standing cushions on their side will allow them to dry faster.

How to Clean
POLYWOOD Aluminum

Before cleaning your aluminum surfaces make sure the furniture is not hot from sun exposure. Note: strong solvents, abrasive cleaners, or hard pads and brushes should not be used on your aluminum furniture as they can cause damage.

1. Mix mild dish soap and warm water in a bucket.
2. Use a clean cloth to wipe the mixture onto the aluminum surfaces, cleaning off any dirt.
3. For extra cleaning power, first spot test a mild solvent, such as mineral spirits, to ensure there is no coating damage or staining from the cleaner.
4. Apply solvent to the stain with a soft cloth or sponge until removed.
5. Rinse thoroughly.

When cleaning POLYWOOD lumber with the recommended bleach/water mixture do not allow prolonged exposure to any aluminum areas (no more than 20 minutes) before rinsing with water. Long exposure to bleach can damage the aluminum coating.

How to Clean
Phifertex® Sling Fabric

Easily extend the life of your Phifertex® sling fabric by cleaning it with the homemade solution below once or twice a year with moderate use.

1. Mix a simple cleaning solution with 1 Tbsp mild dish soap and 2 Tbsp bleach per gallon of water.
2. Apply mixture to sling fabrics with a sponge or soft cloth and clean thoroughly.
3. Rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry. Do not allow prolonged solution exposure to furniture hardware.

Salt Environments:
Stainless Steel Hardware

All POLYWOOD hardware is 18-8 stainless steel with an AlloChrome 3200+™ finish and cosmetic coating. Although the quality of our hardware has a high level of corrosive resistance, it can show some sign of corrosion in salt air environments. Below are a few tips to help keep your hardware looking great:

1. Mix mild dish soap and warm water in a bucket.
2. Apply soap mixture to hardware with a soft bristle brush, scrubbing the corroding areas of the hardware.
3. Rinse thoroughly.