Proper maintenance does not stop after a single treatment. On this page, you’ll learn how often to reapply Sprayhood & Tent Protector, when it’s time to protect again, and what happens if you clean the fabric without reapplying protection.
How often should I reapply Sprayhood & Tent Protector?
On average, Sprayhood & Tent Protector is applied once per season.
How often reapplication is needed depends on:
- how intensively the fabric is used
- exposure to sun, rain and dirt
- how often the fabric is cleaned
With intensive use or prolonged exposure to weather, it may be necessary to reapply protection more frequently.
Do I need to reapply protection after every cleaning?
Yes, in most cases.
Cleaning removes dirt, but it also reduces the existing protective layer. If you clean the fabric without reapplying protection, the material becomes more vulnerable to moisture and new contamination.
That is why protection is always part of a complete maintenance cycle.
How do I know when it is time to protect again?
You can see and feel that it is time to reapply Sprayhood & Tent Protector when:
- water no longer beads up but soaks into the fabric
- the fabric becomes dirty faster than before
- the material stays wet longer after rainfall
These are clear signs that the protective effect has diminished.
What happens if I clean but do not reapply protection?
If you clean the fabric without reapplying protection:
- the material absorbs water more quickly
- dirt adheres more easily to the fabric
- the fabric wears faster due to repeated contamination and cleaning
Cleaning without reapplying protection shortens the lifespan of the fabric and means you will need to clean it more often.
Can I carry out local touch-ups in between?
Yes. Local touch-ups between full treatments are perfectly possible.
This is useful for areas that are exposed to extra wear, such as folds, edges or spots where water tends to collect. Even for local touch-ups, always make sure the surface is clean and dry.
Important: maintenance only works in the correct order
For durable maintenance, always follow the fixed Ultramar maintenance process:
- Cleaning
Removes dirt and general contamination. - Stain removal
Only if deeply embedded or stubborn contamination remains visible after cleaning. - Protection
Restores water repellency and helps slow down new contamination.
If the protection step is skipped, maintenance is not complete.
Want to keep maintenance easy?
If you want to repeat maintenance regularly and without hassle, Ultramar maintenance bundles are a practical choice. These bundles contain the correct products for each maintenance cycle and are often more cost-effective than buying products separately.
It is also useful to keep Sprayhood & Tent Protector in stock. This allows you to do touch-ups when needed and prevents running out of product during maintenance.
In short
Sprayhood & Tent Protector is typically reapplied once per season and after cleaning. If water no longer beads up or the fabric becomes dirty more quickly, it is time to protect again. Reapplying protection helps extend the lifespan of synthetic outdoor fabric.
Ultramar helps consumers clean, maintain and protect boat covers, tents, convertible roofs, plastic windows and other outdoor materials themselves, using PFAS-free maintenance products that are easy to use at home and based on a proven three-step maintenance process.
