Maintenance Tips

Normal Maintenance

Your Royal Outdoor Products products are made from stain-resistant vinyl. If you find the rain doesn’t keep your deck and Railing as clean as you would like, we recommend power washing to remove general dirt and spot conditions. A soft bristle brush and mild detergent can also be used. Stains that are difficult to remove may be treated in accordance with the following cleansers recommended. Preventing potential vinyl hazards is your best bet in keeping your Royal Outdoor Products pristine over the years. Please carefully read the Potential Hazards section to avoid problems in the future.

Cleaners Recommended for Stain Removal

If you wish to use any cleaner other than those on the recommended list, we suggest that you test it on an inconspicuous area before proceeding. All cleaners should be
flushed thoroughly after application.

* The brand names recommended are for shopping reference only and are not an endorsement for any particular brand over another. All brands listed are the registered marks of their respective companies.

Cleaning supplies that are not recommended

• Acetone-based products such as Nail Polish Remover
  (damages shine and breaks down vinyl)
  
  
• OFF® Insect Repellent
  (a plasticiser that breaks down vinyl)
  
  
• Abrasive Pads and Cleaners
  (scratches)

Potential Hazards

Royal Outdoor Products vinyl is very durable but excessive heat, some chemicals and certain environmental conditions can damage it.

Heat - Heat in excess of 200 degrees may cause permanent deformation of vinyl profiles. Common heat hazards are gas or charcoal grills, hot tubs, cigarettes, dark colored floor/door mats or nearby leaf/trash burning. Allow adequate air space between gas grills or hot tub heating elements. Do not place dark color mats on the deck surface as this may increase the temperature surface to damaging levels. Some bleeding or staining may also occur with certain mat materials. Cigarette burns or charcoal burns may be cut out or sanded lightly to maintain color but will leave a gouged area. The vinyl material will not support combustion but it can be burnt and rendered unusable. Please be careful when burning close to your Royal Outdoor Products products.

Chemicals & Minerals - Some lawn and agricultural chemicals (fertilizers and pesticides) may cause discoloration when left on the vinyl surface. Be careful
when using any chemical products on or around your Royal Outdoor Products product. For example, do not allow porous pots to leach fertilizers onto the deck surface. Mineral deposits in your water supply such as iron or rust may also cause staining.

Environmental - Severe environmental conditions such as acid rain and other pollutants may have a detrimental affect on vinyl. However, these are rare conditions and should not be an issue for homeowners and businesses.

Royal Outdoor Products has been engineered to provide you with years of lasting beauty
and service with little or no care. However should you have cleaning and care related
problems, please contact your local Royal Outdoor Products dealer for additional assistance.