How to Clean Shade Sails

​Although rain and just plain water cleans your open air shade sails, your sails will still require normal cleaning and maintenance to guarantee they remain looking incredible. When you first buy your shade sail, have it professionally installed for the best results. This will guarantee that the right pressure is kept up in the sail, which will minimize regular wear and tear and make it stronger and resistant to breeze.

There ought to be some damage to your sail, regardless of whether it is a parking space shade sail, a shade sails for the open air zone or a pool shade sail. In the event that your shade sail is totally leveled, water may collect atop the sail and lead to staining, dirt accumulation and other damages. 

It is important to clean your shade sails frequently with dishwashing fluid and a low pressurized hose to keep it looking new and clean.

To clean your shade sail:

• Use a hose attached shower bottle with a mild cleanser.
• Shower the highest point of the shade sail and leave to soak for about 60 minutes.
• Flush off your sail with the hose again, this time with clean water. 

Don’t:

• Impact the shade sail with water at high pressure as you will harm the string and your sail will require a re-stitch.
• Put your sails in the clothes washer or the garments dryer. This can cause the shade sails to break down and destroy it.
• Use harsh chemicals on your shade sails.

In case of extreme dirt or damage, you can seek professional help for washing or re-stitching your shade sail at approximately $120 for the weight wash, $15 per sewn meter to re-stitch the sail, and $20 per settling point to revamp each corner. The final result of this procedure is that you will end up with a fresh ‘as good as new’ sail. With good care and cleaning, shade sails last for many years.