Select which type of material you would like care instructions for:
Light Cleaning
To keep your Marine Canvas material in great shape, it is recommended to clean small stains and debris as soon as you notice them. It may be tempting to pull out the pressure washer to tackle some stains, but this can actually do more harm than good to your material. Using a soft brush or a dry cloth to remove bird droppings as soon as they are noticed can prevent staining to your fabric. Try to avoid using household detergents and chemical cleaners as they may cause harm to the fabric's coating. If needed, using plain water and damp rag to clean stains is recommended. Don't use too much pressure, as this may cause the debris to be worked into the fabric.
Deep Cleaning
If your canvas has heavy staining that needs a deeper clean, using a mild dish soap like Dawn or a specified canvas cleaner like Starbrite. You should never use a pressure washer on marine canvas, as these are powerful enough to damage the fibers of the fabric. Refer to the cleaning products manufacturer instructions for the recommended cleaning steps. As a general rule of thumb, the fabric should be saturated with water and the cleaning solution worked lightly into the stains using a brush or rag. Let the solution sit for a few minutes to work into the stain and rinse with water. You may need to repeat this a few times to get the results you desire.