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What is “Mild” or “Natural” soap?

April 26, 2017mild natural Soap

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What is “Mild” or “Natural” soap?

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By “Natural” or “Mild” soap we mean Ivory Snow, Dreft or Woolite. These gentle soaps rinse out easily and will not diminish the water-repellent “finish” applied to the fabric. Regular laundry detergent will not harm the fabric, but the water-repellent “finish” will be removed sooner (laundry detergents do not affect the stain and UV resistance). BE SURE to use cold water and to air dry the fabric when using laundry detergent. In addition, after several cleanings you will need to retreat the fabric with a water repellent product, such as 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™. Q: Do Sunbrella fabrics provide UV protection? A: Sunbrella awning fabrics have been tested and proven to prevent up to 98% of the sun’s radiation UV protection from passing through the fabric when used in shade applications. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends Sunbrella(r) as an aid in the prevention of sun-induced damage to the skin. Certain styles of Sunbrella, including Sheers and Shadow, are engineered to allow some l