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Bradmill Outdoor Fabrics
Canvas Care Instructions
Caring For Canvas
To obtain maximum life from outdoor products incorporation Bradmill canvas, the following points should be noted.
Keep the fabric clean by brushing regularly, both inside and outside, with a soft brush and by hosing occasionally with clear, cold
water – starting at the lower edge of the fabric and working upwards.
Do not apply soaps, detergents, cleaning fluids or insecticides.
Keep petrol, solvents, kerosene and other similar fluids away from the fabric.
Do not allow bird droppings, earth, sand or vegetable matter to remain in contact with the fabric.
Ensure that the canvas is thoroughly dry before putting away.
Should mildew spots appear, brush them off before they become attached.
Persistent mould or mildew growth should be treated with White King® solution, strictly in accordance with the instructions outlined on the following page.
Canvas, which has been cleaned extensively, may require reproofing. Bradmill Outdoor Fabrics
water based ‘Brellproof’ and ‘Brellguard‘ reproofing compounds are recommended for this purpose.
® Brellproof and Brellguard are registered trademarks of Bradmill Outdoor Fabrics Pty. Ltd.
® White King is a registered trademark of Sara Lee Pty. Ltd
Bradmill Outdoor Fabrics
Canvas Care Instructions
Use of White King® as Mildew Remover
White King® is a bleaching and cleansing agent which is effective in removing mildew growth on canvas and killing mildew spores.
Safety:
Read the safety directions on the White King® label and follow these directions carefully. Wear rubber gloves and avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Preparation:
Read all directions thoroughly before commencing.
As some tenting fabrics are not colourfast, an inconspicuous section of the tent should be tested with the solution before proceeding. Bradmill tenting fabrics are colourfast to this treatment.
The treatment is best performed outdoors and best results, together with easier application, are achieved when the canvas is in a taut position – tents, annexes, etc. should be fully erected; where this is not possible, spread on a clean surface.
Remove dust and dirt by lightly brushing. Heavy soiling should be washed off with clear warm
water – do not use soap, detergents or other cleaning agents.
Application:
White King® should be diluted with
water, 1 part of White King® to 3 parts of
water. It should not be mixed with other chemicals or cleaners.
Apply this solution evenly to the outside at a rate that will penetrate the fabric, working the solution into the canvas with a soft brush or broom.
Hose off the solution thoroughly after 15 minutes, continuing to hose down after run off is clear.
If mildew is not completely removed, allow canvas to dry, then repeat the application.
Do not allow the solution to remain on the canvas for more than 20 minutes without thoroughly rinsing or damage may occur.
White King® solution is not a reproofing agent, but acts as a pre-treatment to remove mildew and spores. After completely drying, the canvas is pre-treated and ready for an application of Bradmill ‘Brellguard’ or ‘Brellproof’ reproofing compounds
Working Qualities:
Properly applied, White King® solution will remove mildew and kill spores.
Care must be taken that the solution does not come in contact with anything other than the canvas being treated. Any splashes or spills should be thoroughly washed off immediately with
water.
The solution will yellow lawns; however this will grow out.
White King® solution will remove mildew, but not obstinate stains. It is designed as a pre-treatment to Bradmill’s Outdoor Fabrics reproofing compounds, which should not be applied until fabric is completely dry.
As Bradmill Outdoor Fabrics, has no control over the condition of the fabric to be treated, or the method by which the solution is applied and removed, no responsibility for fabric failure or other consequence of the treatment can be accepted.
Clean Up
Wash applicators with clean
water
Coverage
5 litres of White King® solution will treat approximately 10 square metres of canvas, once.
® Brellproof and Brellguard are registered trademarks of Bradmill Outdoor Fabrics Pty. Ltd.
® White King is a registered trademark of Sara Lee Pty. Ltd
BRADMILL REPROOFING COMPOUND
• Bradmill Reproofing Compound is a
water based product suitable for restoring the waterproof and mildew resistant properties of used canvas.
• Use on new canvas is unnecessary and may lead to an impairment of the article’s appearance.
• Bradmill Reproofing Compound is suitable for use on Bradmill, Brella and Birkmyre proofed canvas.
• Canvas should be thoroughly cleaned, as per the instructions on the tin, prior to reproofing.
• Apply the Bradmill Reproofing Compound to an inconspicuous test area of the canvas article and allow to dry, prior to applying to the whole article. Bradmill Reproofing Compound dries to a milky white film.
• As the pretreatment conditions and application method are beyond Bradmill’s control, no responsibility for the results obtained can be assumed.
Technical Bulletin
May 2006
Bradmill Outdoor Fabrics
BrellaGuard with Bionic Fabric Treatment
A
water-based treatment that repels dirt, grease,
water & oil on most textile products*. Not recommended for use on vinyl, plastics, rubber or imitation suede.
Preparing the article for treatment
i) Bradmill Outdoor Fabrics’ Products:
• Remove any dust or dirt by lightly brushing. Severe soiling should be removed with clean, warm
water – do not use any soap, detergent or other cleaning agents.
• For mildewed fabric, a pretreatment with sodium hypochlorite bleach** (diluted 1 part bleach to 3 parts
water) is recommended to remove growth and spores (be sure to carefully read and follow any safety directions outlined by the bleach supplier).
• Apply diluted bleach solution to canvas with a soft brush. Allow to sit for 15 minutes then RINSE THOROUGHLY – insufficient rinsing may result in fabric damage and interfere with
water repellency.
• Allow item to dry completely before applying BrellaGuard.
ii) All other Products:
• Follow manufacturer instructions to remove soiling, stains, mildew, soap or other cleaning residue.
• A test for colourfastness in a hidden area is recommended before application.
*This product has been formulated to impart
water, soil & oil repellency however the manufacturers cannot accept responsibility for results obtained as both the pretreatment conditions and the method of application are beyond their control.
** Suitable products include Domestos? and White King?. (Registered trademarks of Lever-Rexona and Sara Lee Household & Body Care, respectively)
Preparation
• Work outdoors, or in a
well-ventilated area.
• Select a warm, sunny day to apply treatment.
• Fabric may change colour slightly. Test the effects in an inconspicuous area and allow to dry before assessing results.
Application
• Spray with an overlapping motion until fabric is evenly wet.
• Allow to dry completely before exposing to moisture, or folding and storing the article.
Drying Time: Approximately 4-48 hours.
Coverage
Depending on fabric weight and absorbency, a 750-ml bottle will cover approximately 7-10 square metres.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
• Keep out of children’s reach.
• Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Work in a
well-ventilated area.
• Do not treat tents, annexes etc, from the inside and allow to dry completely before occupying.
FIRST AID
• If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting, but give plenty of
water or milk and contact doctor or Poisons
Information Centre immediately.
• If contact with skin, wash affected areas with soap and plenty of
water.
• If in eyes, flush with
water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
Many Thanks to Bradmill Outdoor Fabrics Pty. Ltd. for supplying this information via Mr. William Thomas of
Cairns.
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