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    Factory Direct and MoreWe build it. We stock what finishes it. Speak With a Specialist1-888-341-1234 Ask Captain DaveCanvas USA® AI Product Expert Home Design SpecialistMake the space work beautifully.

    Start here

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    Work out which material you have. If the surface is woven and slightly textured, it is canvas. If it is smooth and coated, it is vinyl. If you can see through it, it is a clear window panel.
    2
    Open the matching page below and follow the routine cleaning steps.
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    Check the 'never do this' list before you reach for any cleaner.
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    If you are unsure, send us a photo instead of guessing. The wrong cleaner can ruin a panel permanently.

    Every page below gives you the routine, the deep clean, what to avoid, and the exact products that do the job.

    Serge Ferrari

    Find your material

    A boat under a fitted cover at the dock
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    Canvas covers, tops and awnings
    Woven acrylic canvas. Boat covers, bimini tops, sail covers, awnings and shade.
    Care instructions →
    Folded red marine vinyl showing its smooth coated face
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    Marine vinyl and coated fabrics
    Coated material with a smooth face, including Serge Ferrari lines. Enclosure panels, upholstery skins and heavy shade.
    Care instructions →
    A drop screen shading a porch on a bright day
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    Mesh and shade fabric
    Open-weave vinyl-coated mesh. Drop screens, slings and shade panels.
    Care instructions →
    Clear vinyl enclosure panel being washed gently with a soft mitt
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    Clear vinyl windows
    The see-through panels in an enclosure or curtain. The strictest rules of anything we make.
    Care instructions →
    A couple relaxing on navy striped outdoor cushions
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    Cushions and upholstery
    Boat seating and outdoor cushions, indoors or out.
    Care instructions →

    The four rules that apply to everything we make

    1. Rinse it often. Most damage is dirt left on the surface, not the weather.
    2. Air dry only, and never roll or fold it away wet.
    3. Never pressure wash and never machine wash.
    4. Act on a spill quickly. Almost everything comes out if you catch it.

    Those four cover most of it. The rest is material specific.

    Common questions

    How often should I clean my canvas?
    Rinse it with a hose about once a month and it will rarely need more than that. A full deep clean is usually only necessary every couple of years if you keep up the rinsing.
    Can I use bleach on my Canvas USA product?
    On woven canvas, yes, in the mixture we specify. On clear vinyl windows, never. On coated vinyl, do not let a bleach solution soak on the coated face. The material you have decides the answer, which is why these instructions are split by material.
    Do I need to re-treat the fabric after cleaning it?
    Woven canvas loses some of its water repellency after repeated deep cleanings and benefits from a fresh coat of fabric guard. Coated vinyl and clear vinyl do not take a fabric treatment at all, because the coating itself is the barrier.
    Can I put my cover in a washing machine or dryer?
    No. A machine puts stress on the seams and hardware, and heat can shrink and distort the panel. Everything we make air dries.
    Will you clean it for me?
    Yes. Our Clean and Retreat service takes the product down to its foundational layer, rebuilds it, and adds a fresh layer of water resistance and protection.

    Not sure which one you have?

    Send us a photo and we will tell you exactly what your product is made of and how to care for it. If you would rather not do it yourself, we will clean and retreat it for you and return it ready for the season.

    Ask us about your productHave us clean and retreat it