With the arrival of summer, the parasol has become an essential artifact in our outdoor activities, which can not only provide us with cool shade, but also effectively block UV rays. However, after a long time of use, the sunshade will inevitably accumulate dust and stain, affecting the appearance and use effect. So how do you clean your parasol and keep it beautiful and functional? Today, we are going to share some simple and effective parasol cleaning tips to help you extend the life of your umbrella.
1.Regular cleaning: Avoid dust accumulation
Sunshade umbrellas are often exposed to the outdoors and are easy to accumulate dust, leaves, pollen and other debris. Regular cleaning of the umbrella surface can effectively reduce the accumulation of these stains and avoid affecting the use of the umbrella.
a) Use a clean brush:
every once in a while, gently brush the surface of the umbrella with a soft brush or a small broom to remove dust and debris. Be careful not to use a stiff brush, so as not to scratch the umbrella cloth.
b) Blow air cleaning:
If there is light dust or debris, you can use a hair dryer or air blower (compressed air tank) to clean the umbrella surface and quickly remove small particles that are not easy to clean.
2.Minor stain cleaning: water and mild detergent
a) Rinse with water:
gently rinse the umbrella surface with water, especially after use. If the stain is not serious, simply wash it with water.
b) Mild detergent:
If water does not remove the stain, you can use some mild detergent (such as neutral detergent). Dilute the cleaner in warm water, and gently wipe the stained area with a soft cloth or sponge dipped in the solution. Be careful not to use the cleaner containing bleaching ingredients to avoid damage to the umbrella surface material.
3.Remove stubborn stains: Deep wash
For stubborn stains or deep stains that have accumulated for a long time, more in-depth cleaning methods can be used, but this requires more care to avoid damaging the umbrella surface material.
a) Manual cleaning:
Add a small amount of mild detergent with warm water (avoid using strong chemical ingredients), and gently brush the surface of the umbrella with a sponge or soft brush. Remember, do not wipe too hard to avoid damaging the umbrella cloth.
b) Soaking method:
For large area stains, you can put the umbrella cloth into a large basin, add warm water and neutral detergent, soak for 10 to 15 minutes, gently scrub with a soft brush, and then rinse with clean water.
c) Wash the umbrella bones:
The umbrella bones and handles can also collect dust or stains. Wipe the umbrella bones with a damp cloth and be sure to clean all hinge and joint parts.
4.Dry the umbrella surface
a) Air dry:
After cleaning, lay the parasol flat or gently hang in a ventilated place to avoid direct exposure to strong sunlight. Direct sunlight may cause the surface of the umbrella to fade or age.
5.Clean the umbrella stand and handle
a) Wipe the handle of the umbrella:
Wipe the handle of the umbrella with a damp cloth, especially the metal part, to avoid dust and stains. For wooden umbrella handles, you can wipe them with a damp cloth and then dry them with a dry cloth to avoid wood deformation.
b) Clean the umbrella stand connection points:
the hinges and connection points of the umbrella stand are easy to collect dust and rust. Wipe regularly with a damp cloth and ensure that no dust or debris accumulates on the hinge.
6.Prevent mold and odors
a) Regular ventilation:
try to avoid storing the parasol in a humid place for a long time, and dry it after use to ensure that the surface of the parasol is completely dry.
b)Remove mildew:
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