The nice thing about shade sails is that they are very easy to care for.
- Take it down in winter if you get snow.
- Take it down if winds are predicted to exceed 100km (80 miles)/hour.
- Inspect the shade sail regularly to ensure that the tension is correct.
- The fabric will not fade, shrink, rot or mildew. To clean it use a solution of mild detergent and water. Apply the solution with a sponge or a very soft brush. Let the solution stand on the fabric for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water from your garden hose.
- DO NOT put the fabric in your washing machine, clothes drier, or scrub it with a stiff brush, scouring pad, or an abrasive cleaner.
- Be sure the shade sail is dry before storing it for the winter.
- Store your shade sail in a location were little critters (squirrels, mice, etc.) cannot get at it - they seem to eat anything.
