FSOLS Spring Cleaning How-to

The first day of spring provides a fresh perspective on outdoor living. Plans for outdoor enjoyment can finally foment and your Four Seasons Outdoor Living Solutions LifeRoom, Pergola or Patio Cover can finally come clean with these helpful how tos.

FSOLS products are made from powder coated aluminum and this surface is incredibly easy to care for. Its allure lasts a lifetime, while cleaning it takes no time at all. 

• Airborne pollutants, such as emissions from cars and local manufacturing plants, can cause an acidic build-up on any surface. This can easily be removed by periodic cleaning with any household detergent. Simply mix a few teaspoons of dishwashing liquid in a bottle or hose sprayer, and apply liberally to all exposed surfaces, then rinse freely with water.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR SOLVENT-TYPE MATERIALS OR PAINT REMOVER. THOSE MATERIALS MAY SOFTEN OR REMOVE YOUR  FINISH.

• To Remove Mildew: Black spots on the surface of your aluminum product may be caused by mildew. Watch carefully for it, especially on protected surfaces, such as beneath eaves or in patio enclosures. To eliminate mildew, prepare and apply the following solution:

1/3 cup detergent (i.e. Tide®)

2/3 cup tri-sodium phosphate (i.e. Soilax®)

3 quarts of water

1 quart 5% sodium hypochlorite (i.e. Clorox®)

Mix ingredients together and apply with sponge or cloth to mildewed areas. Wear protective gloves and avoid contact with skin. Rinse liberally with water.

CAUTION: GREATER CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO ALUMINUM FINISH. AVOID SKIN CONTACT. 

LifeRoom Screens can also be easily maintained using the following steps:

• To keep the screens clean, simply wash with any household detergent and water mixture periodically as needed. Mix a few teaspoons of dishwashing liquid in a bottle or hose sprayer, and apply liberally to all exposed surfaces, then rinse freely with water.