Best way to wash canvas covers?

[astahl33]

Hi all, any ideas for an easy (or not so easy) way to clean canvas? While my bimini top looks like it was hardly used by previous owner, the boot, and the 2 other canvas covers need a cleaning. I was hoping to resurrect them on the cheap before investing cash that could be better spent on crabs, beer and a modern stereo

Thanks!

[akorcovelos]

Take it to a laundromat with industrial size washers, then let it air dry. Worked great for me.

[Table Rockin]

A mild soap, stiff brush and elbow grease is how I’ve done mine. I’ve read it’s not good to use a power washer though I have done that once.

Now washing the Bimini without taking off the canvas was fun...

[tgrace98]

I have a small electric pressure washer I use to clean mine

[Table Rockin]

I have a small electric pressure washer I use to clean mine

I have the same and I've used once to clean my mooring cover but sunbrella says dont......have you read anything about this?

[Big Block Power]

Ok lay it out on the clean driveway. Get 303 sunbrella marine top cleaner then hose it down spray cleaner on it use a clean broom and be gentile and wash it down. Then rinse it off let it dry then spray with 303 sunbrella water protectant.

[astahl33]

Thanks all for the advice, hopefully I'll have some better "after" pics than the "befores"

[Mike in SC]

Ok lay it out on the clean driveway. Get 303 sunbrella marine top cleaner then hose it down spray cleaner on it use a clean broom and be gentile and wash it down. Then rinse it off let it dry then spray with 303 sunbrella water protectant.

I've done almost the exact same thing. Except I used a mix of Dawn, bleach and water. Found the recipe on the "internet" so it has to be safe. A hosing down with water, then dipped the boat cleaning brush in the bucket and scrubbed. Hose off after the scrub then leave it in the yard somewhere to dry.
I would have retreated the cover with 303 but the cover was new this year. It came out almost perfect.

[xlint89]

Take it to a laundromat with industrial size washers, then let it air dry. Worked great for me.

I was told this exact thing by the local mechanic.

His recommendation was to use just Oxy Clean

[AsLan7]

Take it to a laundromat with industrial size washers, then let it air dry. Worked great for me.

I was told this exact thing by the local mechanic.

His recommendation was to use just Oxy Clean

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That's how we clean our canvas covers and bimini tops. We actually use our Mother-in-laws 30 year old washer and it works well. Just don't put in it the dryer as it will shrink quite a bit. We hang ours on her clothes line. Then we treat with 303 (30605CSR) specifically made for fabrics & canvas (vs the vinyl and rubber 303).
Never had an issue.

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[astahl33]

Ha - I'll be sure to clean EXACTLY as pictured!

[BigGib]

Another vote for mild soap, soft scrub brush, and let it air dry on the driveway. Follow it up with some 303 and you'll be set

[Krob1114]

We bought one of the telescoping soft brushes with hose attachment. So far, plain water has gotten the job done.
How often should you use the 303 Fabric Guard?

[Big Block Power]

We bought one of the telescoping soft brushes with hose attachment. So far, plain water has gotten the job done.
How often should you use the 303 Fabric Guard?

When it stops bubbling. Every top is diff. I just had to do my bow and binimi. But I never use them. 3 years