Care & Maintenance

Leaders Furniture proudly recommends and offers Meguiar’s Marine & RV products, the most trusted names in car care, to clean and maintain your outdoor furniture.

We have partnered with Meguiar’s to help protect your investment and get the most out of your ownership experience.

 

WASH

BLEACH

CLEAN

WAX & PROTECT

PROTECT

PROTECT

MAINTAIN

COVER

  Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning UV Protection UV Protection Protection UV Protection Cover
Gel Wash Bleach Multi-Surface Cleaner Quik Wax Vinly & Rubber Protectant Corrosion Block Wash & Wax Cover
PRODUCT Gel Wash #54 Any Chlorine
Bleach Brand
Extreme
Multi-Surface
Cleaner
Quick Wax
#59
Extreme
Vinyl & Rubber
Protectant
Corrosion
Block
Wash N Wax
#143
Furniture
Covers
USED
FOR
Remove soiling As needed to remove soiling, staining and kill organic growth Remove soiling and staining Protects material and offers UV protection Protects material and offers UV protection Blocks corrosive salt air and restores oxidized and dry metal and painted metal surfaces Remove soiling spots and UV protection Extreme Protection for Rainy Season, Pollen Season, or out of town for the season.
Put a barrier between your investment and environment.
USED
ON
All
Products
Aluminum Frames Wicker Frames
Some Fabrics
Aluminum Frames
Wicker Frames
All Fabrics
Aluminum Frames
Wicker Frames
Best for
PoliSoul™
Poly Timber
All Metal and
Finished Metal
Surfaces
Aluminum Frames
Wicker Frames
All
Products
HOW?
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the container.

 

WASH

CLEAN

PROTECT

MAINTAIN

 

ALL MATERIALS

ALL MATERIALS

WICKER

SYNTHETIC WOOD

ALUMINUM

WICKER & POLY ALUMINUM
BEST RESULT Gel Wash #54 Extreme Multi-Surface Cleaner Extreme
Multi-Surface
Cleaner
Quick Wax
#59
Extreme
Vinyl & Rubber
Protectant
Wash N Wax #143 Corrosion Block
QUICK & EASY Gel Wash #54 Gel Wash #54 Gel Wash #54 Gel Wash #54 Gel Wash #54 Wash N Wax #143 Corrosion Block

WHEN?
Protect and clean your surfaces the same way you would protect your skin. Wash off the salt and soiling and apply UV Protection.
If you notice soiling it is time to do a little quick and easy maintenance. Otherwise, we recommend at least the following schedule:

VISIBLE SOILING COASTAL INCLUDING LAKES FULLY EXPOSED SCREEN PORCH UNDER ROOF COVER
This weekend Every 2 Months Every 3 Months Every 6 Months Every 6 Months

WASH
Washing is a vital step in keeping your product looking its best. Washing removes loose contaminants from your surfaces. If allowed to remain, contaminants can eventually bond to or etch your surfaces. Household cleaners will strip off any protection you have applied. Meguiar’s Marine Gel Wash is pH balanced, biodegradable to gently clean and preserve your surface protection.

CLEAN
While washing removes loose contaminants from surfaces, cleaning is intended to remove bonded surface contamination and attempt to remove below surface blemishes. Above surface contamination includes tree sap, environmental fallout, bug and bird droppings, and soiling. Below surface defects include light scratches, water spots, and water etching.

PROTECT
The only way to keep your purchase looking great for as long as possible is to apply a protective coating to preserve the surface. Meguiar’s protection formulas provide a durable protective layer that seals in the factory new look of your products, offers UV protection and keeps environmental elements from coming in direct contact with your surfaces.

MAINTAIN
Frequent surface care makes maintenance easier. The more frequently you care for your furniture, the easier the detailing process. Maintenance is the frequent removal of contaminants before they get an opportunity to bond to or damage the surface. Maintenance is designed to help you safely remove contaminants without stripping away your protective coatings, leaving your product looking polished and new.

COVER
Covering your furniture puts a barrier between the elements and your purchase. Covers block, rain, sun, and environmental contaminants like pollen and dust. Be sure to use breathable covers in Florida that block rain and allow air to circulate. Using non breathable covers like tarps or plastics trap moisture and promote mildew growth.

CUSHION CARE

DRYING
After a soaking rain or anytime the cores of the cushions get wet it is best to stand the cushion on end to allow them to drain more quickly. This will prevent mold and mildew growth between the frame and the cushion.

SPOT CLEAN
Spot wash the fabric to clean spills by using a sponge or a soft bristle brush with Meguiar's Extreme Multi-Surface Cleaner. Spray the affected areas and rinse thoroughly. For tough soiling brush area with a soft bristle brush in a circular motion, then rinse.

DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR MACHINE DRY THE CUSHION CASINGS. YOU COULD DAMAGE THE SEAMS.

Cushions made from 100% solution dyed acrylic can be cleaned with Bleach. Use a premixed bleach cleaner or 50% bleach water mixture. You can add mild dish soap to loosen soiling if desired. Check a small inconspicuous spot for color fastness before cleaning the entire cushion. Be sure to rinse the cushion thoroughly to remove all of the bleach solution.

FLUFF AND ROTATE
The more a cushion is used the softer it will feel. Pillow fill can settle and compress. Rotate seat cushions every cleaning. Fluff and loft pillow and backs to restore the look and make a comfortable sit. Not rotating seat cushions over time may make your favorite seat feel noticeably softer than a seat not used as often. Not fluffing pillows and backs occasionally will cause them to look flat and like they are missing fill.


Cushion Care