How to Clean Canvas Chairs

As convenient as canvas chairs can be, they need to be cleaned on a regular basis to keep them in good condition and make them usable for years to come.

Removable Canvas Covers

1. Remove the canvas cover from the chair completely.

2. Brush the loose dirt and any debris off the canvas with your hand.

3. Launder according to the directions on the tag.

Non-Removable Canvas

1. Brush any loose dirt and debris from the canvas chair.

2. Combine 2 gallons of warm water with 1/2 cup of a gentle liquid detergent like Woolite into the bucket.

3. Gently wash the canvas, using the sponge on most of the chair. Scrub the seams and heavily stained areas using the scrub brush.

4. Rinse off the canvas chair using the garden hose. Thoroughly remove the liquid detergent mixture from the chair. Allow the canvas chair to air dry.

5. Spray the canvas chair with the outdoor fabric protector. Go over the entire canvas, using a sweeping motion from 2 to 3 feet away to leave an even coat. Allow the outdoor fabric protector to dry completely.

Tip

Do not leave chairs under trees, which can drop sap and dirt onto the chairs and make them more difficult to clean. If an area is particularly soiled, apply 1 tbsp. of gentle liquid detergent directly onto the area and scrub with the scrub brush.

Warning

Do not allow the canvas chair to dry in direct sunlight. This can fade the chair.

Do not use bleach on the canvas chair. This can discolor and damage the canvas.