WeatherMax Canopy Cover Care
Care and Cleaning Guide
General care
• Brush off dirt immediately. Allowing it to remain on the cover can result in it getting more deeply
embedded into the fabric.
Dirt is an organic matter and can provide a habitat for mold and
mildew spores to grow.
• Periodically hose down your cover. Rain water can provide rinsing action but often can be a
carrier for organic matter as well.
• WeatherMAX is treated with a durable water repellent when it is manufactured. This finish is
designed to last for several years but the life span of the repellent can be diminished from several
factors such as abrasion, cleaning, chemicals and other atmospheric pollutants. Periodically check
to see how well water beads on the fabric. If water drops do not bead but instead flatten and
possible soak into the fabric, it is time to retreat the fabric.
Cleaning
WeatherMAX Fabrics may be spot washed by using a soapy solution of a mild detergent and lukewarm
water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove soap and allow to air dry. For mildew stains, prepare a
solution of one (1) cup of bleach plus (1/2) cup of mild detergent per gallon of water. Spray on the entire
area and allow soaking. Rinse with clean water and allow to air dry
• Be sure to fully rinse the bleach off the fabric
• Protect non-WeatherMAX areas such as sewing thread and reinforcements so the bleach does not
come in contact as it may be deteriorate
non-WeatherMAX components.
After cleaning, check the water repellency of the fabric to see if retreatment might be required.
Removing oil
Oil can be effectively removed with an aerosol spot remover. We have found that Pull Out 2 by American
Niagara works very well although there are other products available
Retreating
WeatherMAX
There are several well designed and effective aftermarket water repellent treatments available that work
well with WeatherMAX. Follow the directions of the manufacturer.
• Starbrite Waterproofing with PTEF
• Formula 303 Fabric Guard
• Rust-Oleum NeverWet Outdoor Fabric Spray
• Marlen Aqua-tite
• Kiwi Heavy Duty Water Repellent