Clean stains as soon as they appear to prevent them from setting. For gentle maintenance, hand-wash your canopy by soaking it in lukewarm water with 150ml of mild soap per litre. Gently scrub with a sponge or soft brush, rinse thoroughly, and air dry. For tougher stains (excluding polyester canopies), a diluted bleach solution can be used: Mix 1 litre of water, 150ml of mild soap, and 50ml of bleach in a spray bottle. Apply to the entire canopy, let it sit for 10 minutes, scrub with a sponge, and rinse thoroughly.
If preferred, you can machine wash the canopy: Remove it from the parasol, close all zips, and wash at 30°C on a delicate cycle with your usual detergent. For mildew stains (excluding polyester canopies), add 50ml of bleach and start the machine immediately to dilute the solution properly. Once clean, always air dry your canopy.
To maintain your canopy in the best condition: Never store or close your parasol while the canopy is damp, as this can lead to mildew. Keep it away from reflective surfaces or heat sources that could damage the fabric. With these simple steps, your canopy will stay clean and in top condition season after season.