CENTURY LEISURE MAINTENANCE
With proper care and maintenance, Century Leisure furniture can be enjoyed for many years. For best protection, perform routine maintenance, as recommended, in low pollution areas and more frequently in high pollution areas. Please see your Century Leisure retailer for our full line of restorative products. Visit our website for details on how to maintain the different types of furniture we offer. Find your item, and simply click on the tab labeled: “Care.”
HOW TO MAINTAIN LUXURY OUTDOOR PROTECTIVE COVERS
Custom covers are made from Outdura Trio. This unusual fabric is made from solution dyed acrylic yarns making it resistant to fading, mold and mildew. It is both breathable and waterproof. Each shell is precision sewn to perfectly fit each item with dressmaker tailoring details.
Prevent excessive dirt from accumulating. Simply brush off any loose dirt and rinse with lukewarm water. To clean, use a solution of mild, natural soap in lukewarm water (not exceeding 100°F). Rinse thoroughly to remove excessive soap, then air dry. Do not use detergents.
HOW TO MAINTAIN LUXURY OUTDOOR SHEERS
Outdoor sheers are made from solution dyed acrylic yarns making them resistant to fading, mold and mildew. They are breathable and waterproof.
Prevent excessive dirt from accumulating. Simply brush off any loose dirt and rinse with lukewarm water. To clean, use a solution of mild, natural soap in lukewarm water (not exceeding 100°F). Rinse thoroughly to remove excessive soap, then air dry. Do not use detergents.
HOW TO MAINTAIN TEAK FURNITURE WITH CENSHIELD STAIN FINISHES
CenShield Stain finishes are designed for full time, year-round, outdoor enjoyment. However, like any natural finish, these must be maintained on a regular basis.
For day-to-day cleaning to remove dust and surface dirt, wash with a soft cloth and non-abrasive natural soap and water.
Every year, an inspection should be performed on all teak for signs of wear and tear. Depending upon the environment in which your Century Leisure furniture is used, a maintenance coat of CenShield Stain should be applied, when required, every one to two years. See your Century Leisure retailer for restorative products. Before applying the maintenance coat, follow the maintenance and preparation instructions listed below:
Spray the surface of your furniture with clean water to wet the wood.
Clean the surface with a solution of two ounces of Tri-Sodium Phosphate or a phosphate-free substitute plus one quart of liquid bleach in three quarts of water. Apply this solution with a garden pump sprayer to the surface.
Let the solution sit on the wood for fifteen to twenty minutes. Do not let the solution dry on the surface.
Power-wash the cleaning solution from the surface with clean water. To prevent damaging the wood, do not exceed 500 psi. The nozzle must be a maximum of one foot from the surface for full effectiveness. Use of a home garden hose (approximately 60 psi) is not suitable - proper power washing equipment must be used for maximum effectiveness.
Let the surface dry for three full days.
Proceed with application of the maintenance coat of CenShield Stain.
Allow for thorough drying time before resuming use of furniture. Drying times will vary in accordance with ambient humidity, however three days is typically adequate. Note: Wet or Damp cushions and pillows should not be left on teak frames with CenShield Stain finishes for prolonged periods of time. Moisture trapped between cushions or pillows and teak frames may result in finish degradation or failure. When wet or damp, cushions should be removed from teak frames and allowed to thoroughly dry.
HOW TO MAINTAIN MAHOGANY FURNITURE WITH CENSHIELD GLOSS FINISHES
CenShield Gloss finishes are designed for full time, year-round outdoor enjoyment. However, they should be maintained on a regular basis.
For day-to-day cleaning and removing dust and surface dirt, wash with a soft cloth and nonabrasive soap and water. Surface cleaning may also be done with household products such as Windex. Products designed for cleaning marine or automobile finishes may also be used for periodic thorough cleaning. Note: Wet or Damp cushions and pillows should not be left on mahogany frames with CenShield Gloss finishes for prolonged periods of time. Moisture trapped between cushions or pillows and mahogany frames may result in finish degradation or failure. When wet or damp, cushions should be removed from mahogany frames and allowed to thoroughly dry.
HOW TO MAINTAIN WOVEN FURNISHINGS
Century Leisure woven furnishings are made of durable Hularo, a superior extruded polyethylene resin that is suitable for full-time outdoor use. Hularo is resistant to ultraviolet light, rain, salt water, chlorine, sun creams, tanning oils and even mildew. Though Hularo itself will not mildew, contaminants trapped on its surface will, therefore Hularo should be kept clean following the steps listed below. Because Hularo is thru-dyed it is inherently incredibly fade resistant. Hularo is extremely resistant to temperature fluctuations. Extreme cold, down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, does not affect Hularo, nor does extreme heat, up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hularo is virtually maintenance free and does not require special cleaning and maintenance. It can simply be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Hularo may also be cleaned with a soft cloth and a nonabrasive natural soap and water. Dry with a soft towel.
HOW TO MAINTAIN ALUMINUM FURNISHINGS
Aluminum is virtually maintenance free under normal use and conditions. Wash with a soft cloth and nonabrasive natural soap and water. Dry with a soft towel.
HOW TO MAINTAIN STAINLESS STEEL FURNISHINGS
Stainless steel furniture requires only occasional cleaning to keep it looking fresh and bright. Use a detergent or stainless steel cleaner to remove any oxidation that may form on the surface. Oxidation is rare, but should it occur, it will not corrode your furniture and is easily wiped off. Do not use abrasives or scouring powder to clean stainless steel furniture.
HOW TO MAINTAIN TRAVERTINE STONE TOPS
This naturally porous sedimentary stone was formed by millions of years of pressure exerted on layers of minerals, particularly calcite, deposited by springs and hot springs flowing beneath the earth's crust. Subsequently water flowing through the travertine caused its characteristic holes and crevices. However, tables with travertine stone tops which are exposed to temperatures below 33 degrees Fahrenheit should be covered with a non-porous cover to prevent the introduction of residual moisture. This moisture, if introduced into the holes and crevices in travertine stone may freeze at temperatures below 33 degrees Fahrenheit and cause splits or cracks. Please note that damage caused by water freeze will not be covered under any Century Leisure warranty. Please see the complete Century Leisure warranty for details.
Protect surfaces from scratching, staining and etching by: Keeping them free of debris or sharp objects Wiping up spills immediately Avoiding contact with chemicals, particularly acid based substances
Clean with pH neutral products or those especially formulated for use on stone.
Your outdoor stone tops have been sealed at the factory. However, a new coat of penetrating sealer designed for use with travertine stone should be applied every six months to prevent contaminants from being absorbed into the stone.
Remove stains with special absorbent solvent formulated for use on stone.
Do NOT use polish on travertine with a matte finish, which has been honed rather than polished. (Penetrating sealer may be used on honed stone)
HOW TO MAINTAIN CAST RESIN / CRUSHED STONE TABLES
Cast resin/stone amalgam furniture is virtually maintenance free under normal use and conditions. Century Leisure cast resin/stone amalgam tables are extremely resistant to temperature fluctuations. Cold, down to 33 degrees Fahrenheit, does not affect these tables, nor does extreme heat, up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. However, cast resin/stone amalgam tables which are exposed to temperatures below 33 degrees Fahrenheit should be covered with a non-porous cover to prevent the introduction of residual moisture. This moisture, if introduced into the crevices in cast resin/stone amalgam tables may freeze at temperatures below 33 degrees Fahrenheit and cause splits or cracks. Please note that damage caused by water freeze will not be covered under any Century Leisure warranty. Please see the complete Century Leisure warranty for details.
To clean, wash with a soft cloth and very mild, nonabrasive, natural soap and water. Dry with a soft towel.
HOW TO MAINTAIN CENTURY LEISURE CUSHIONS AND PILLOWS WITH SUNBRELLA
Century Leisure cushions and pillows are constructed of 100% polyester fiber, which is wrapped in 100% polyethylene netting. Because Century Leisure cushions and pillows contain no foam, they are entirely suitable for full-time outdoor and indoor use. Zippers on all Century Leisure cushions and pillows are constructed with weather resistant zinc pulls, nylon coil and polyester tape. Please note that wet or damp Century Leisure cushions and pillows should be removed from frames and allowed to air dry. Drying times will vary, but may be accelerated if cushions are allowed to stand on edge in direct sunlight. Most stains on Sunbrella? fabrics can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. If you do happen to get a stain please spot wash by sponging briskly with a solution of natural soap in lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove soap and air dry. For stubborn stains, use fabric spot remover. Follow the directions on the container. For removable cushion covers, machine wash in cold water with a mild soap, then air dry.