Care of Barlow Tyrie Furniture

Aluminium

We use "Virgin" as opposed to reclaimed aluminium, which we powder coat to give a high level of protection against the weather. However, in an outdoor environment dirt will collect on exposed surfaces of your aluminium furniture, which we recommend you clean with "Barlow Tyrie Aluminium Cleaner".

Stainless Steel

We use 316 grade stainless steel for our furniture, which is much harder and more resistant to corrosion than the more commonly used 304 grade. The superior qualities of 316 grade make it preferable for use in marine and coastal environments, which is why it iis often called "marine grade" stainless steel. Whilst 316 grade is highly resistant to corrosion it still requires some maintenance to preserve its finish and the more extreme the environment, the more frequent should be the maintenance. To maintain the finish of your stainless steel furniture we recommend you use "Barlow Tyrie Stainless Steel Clean and Guard", which cleans the stainless steel and leaves a fine layer of Teflon on the surface to help prevent the build up of contaminants.

Teak

• Over time, teak will naturally weather from golden brown to a silver grey colour. The following range of Barlow Tyrie products will help you care for your teak furniture.
• "Barlow Tyrie Teak Cleaner" will quickly remove accumulated dirt.
• "Barlow Tyrie Teak Stain Guard" forms an invisible layer to protect your teak furniture from everyday stains such as butter, oil and red wine, making the cleaning of accidental spills an easy task.
• "Barlow Tyrie Teak Colour Guard", applied when the furniture is new or after the application of "Barlow Tyrie Teak Cleaner", will help maintain the golden brown colour of new teak by using pigment enhancers together with UV inhibitors to prevent the natural greying process.

Textilene & Woven Furniture

To clean and maintain your Textilene or woven furniture, use "Barlow Tyrie Woven and Textilene Cleaner", which we have developed to prevent unsightly residue remaining after the cleaning process.

Cushion & Parasol Fabrics

One of the best ways to keep your cushion or parasol fabrics looking good and delaying the need for vigorous cleaning is to regularly hose them off with cold water during the summer season, which will help prevent dirt becoming imbedded in the fabric. In most environments, fabrics should be cleaned each year, prior to the summer season, as follows.

• Parasol canopies should be cleaned on the frame and not be washed in a machine.
• Brush off loose dirt
• Hose down with cold water
• Prepare a cleaning solution of a mild, natural soap (not a detergent) in water
• Apply the cleaning solution using a soft bristle brush
• Allow the soap to soak in
• Rinse thoroughly with cold water
• Air dry only and never apply heat to the fabric
• We recommend leaving cushion covers on the cushions for cleaning rather than removing and putting them in a washing machine.
• Wash using natural soap (not a detergent) and rinse using cold water
• Air dry only and never apply heat to the fabric
• Never put our fabrics in a tumble dryer
• We do not recommend dry cleaning our fabrics because the high temperatures used during the drying process may cause shrinkage.
• Our fabrics will not support the growth of mildew, but dirt on the fabric can lead to mildew growth, which makes regular cleaning important. The frequency of cleaning is dependant on the local environment, the frequency of use and the care with which the product is used. For example, fabric used in a dry environment needs less cleaning than fabric used in a humid one or when surrounded by trees. If stubborn stains or mildew persist you should spot clean using a diluted chlorine bleach/soap mixture, as follows:
• 114 grams / 4oz of chlorine bleach
• 56 grams / 2oz of natural soap
• 4.54 litres / 1 gallon of water
• Clean with a soft bristle brush
• Allow the mixture to soak in for up to 20 minutes
• Rinse thoroughly with cold water
• Air dry and repeat the process, if necessary