How easy is care and maintenance of a WeatherShield® cover?
A – Because the fabric is so compact, most car-sized covers can be cleaned in a HOME washer and dryer. Using regular powder detergent (without bleach), pre-dissolved before the wash cycle, the cover can be washed in cold or warm water. Covers should always be run through at least two rinse cycles to remove all the detergent residue. The cover can then be dried in most home dryers using the “Permanent Press” settings. The warmth of the dryer actually rejuvenates the EPIC finish and Nextec recommends covers be dried an extra 30 minutes, with heat, after the regular dry time (see instruction sheet). Most times, when a cover is “wets-out”, it is because of contamination and dirt on the surface of the fabric that allows moisture to migrate through the material. When washing, it is critically important to rinse the cover thoroughly – any detergent residue will also allow moisture to pass through the cover.
