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pastelblack
#1 Posted : Monday, May 02, 2011 4:23:10 PM(UTC)
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I was wondering if anyone knew what to use on sumbrella covered cushions to remove stains? I have some nice interior cabin cushions that need some spot removal. I also have a few oil spots that need to be removed. What are you guys using these days?
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#2 Posted : Monday, May 02, 2011 8:40:16 PM(UTC)
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Bob,

Now them oil spots R gunna B a problem I had pro carpet cleaners do the saloon carpeting Brick wall no RUCK on the oilspots but the carpet looked & didn't smell like stale Brewski anymore Dancing at least till someone spilled another can by not setting it in a holder while under way d'oh!

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#3 Posted : Monday, May 02, 2011 9:37:55 PM(UTC)
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The Sunbrella people have cleanup instructions on their web site. They involve using chlorine bleach = based products. Yes...you read that right. Apparently, the bleach doesn't bother Sunbrella. I may even have posted those instructions on this site sevl yrs ago -- you should try to search for them.
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2011 5:24:12 AM(UTC)
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I've had good luck cleaning car upholstery with lacquer thinner and a white rag. Dab the thinner on the spot then rub like crazy. It's similar to dry cleaning.

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#5 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2011 10:00:43 AM(UTC)
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I got all my boat cushions cleaned by a local professional that does my home carpets. He steamed them and scotch guarded all of them for two boats. I took all of them over to his shop ($80). If I was going to store them in the boat or storage unit for the winter I would use that sticky plastic sheeting that comes on a roll. He spot cleaned off some oil spots but some tar stains just wouldn't lift out. I made a big mistake on a small sail boat when I tried DIY. I cut off the upholstery buttons, unzipped the covers and washed them in the washing machine. I now have to reinstall dozens of buttons. They come off way easier than they go back on. Also I broke 2 zippers. That cost me $65. Guess what, I don't know how to sew in zippers. I do know a good pro so from now on I will use him.
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2011 10:34:00 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: yooper Go to Quoted Post

I cut off the upholstery buttons, unzipped the covers and washed them in the washing machine. I now have to reinstall dozens of buttons.


To Yoop & Others,

If U contemplate on ever take your cushion covers off taking off the buttons is fairly easly done with a croctching (sp) needle an what ever U do DON’T cut the cord that holds them to each
other, they unhook by a small plastic snap hook back up the same way. If I could post a video
that I made of the re dyeing of all cushions & Vee berth cover.If anyone is interested P M me
your email Anxious I’ll try to post a few pix but I’ve been having complication down sizing. As “Riley would say what A revolting development” Brick wall Nope still can't upload the Pix d'oh! Whistle


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#7 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2011 2:44:55 PM(UTC)
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You might try something like this for oil stains: http://microbes.wonderchem.com/

I used a similar product with some success a few years ago. Ouch, the memory must be going!


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