Care and Maintenance - Answers
• How do I hang the hammock?
Select two trees that are the length of your hammock plus a foot or more apart. If you have to use a post for one or two ends of the stand, dig a hole for the post, set the post in cement according to the cement directions, and hang the hammock. Make sure that the posts are treated for outdoor use. A hammock calculator is also available.
• How do I wash the polyester hammock?
Do not take the hammock apart to remove metal or wooden parts. You can use a soft-bristled brush or wash by hand without a brush by rubbing the hammock cords together. The hammock should be laid out flat on a surface such as a deck or yard and then soaked with water. A garden hose works well for this purpose. Let the hammock soak in the water for a few minutes to saturate the polyester cords. Wash with warm, soapy water and then rinse thoroughly. You may want to flip the hammock over and wash the other side. Lay the hammock out flat to dry.
• How do I care for the wooden spreader bars?
You can refinish the wood when you see the finish start to dull, wear or peel off. Sand the wood using 120 grit sand paper to rough up the surface and remove loose material. Use any shade of polyurethane marine-grade varnish. The original finish was high gloss. Apply the coats of varnish according to the varnish instructions. The varnish instructions may recommend a light sanding (220 grit sand paper) between coats.
• How do I care for the wooden stand?
Lightly sand the wooden stand with 220 grit sand paper and refinish it with boiled linseed oil once a year. Follow the boiled linseed oil directions. Generally, apply 2 -3 coats of the oil onto the wood using a clean, dry cloth and let dry for 1 - 3 days. To limit exposure to the elements, bring the hammock stand indoors or cover during the off season.
• What are the recommended general care instructions for the polyester hammock?
The hammock will last longer if placed in a shady or partial sun location. During periods when the hammock is not in use, store in a dry, cool location away from bugs and mice. Before storage, wash and dry the hammock.
• How do I care for the metal stand?
Lightly sand the area to paint. Apply a rust-resistant outdoor paint to the prepared areas.
Select two trees that are the length of your hammock plus a foot or more apart. If you have to use a post for one or two ends of the stand, dig a hole for the post, set the post in cement according to the cement directions, and hang the hammock. Make sure that the posts are treated for outdoor use. A hammock calculator is also available.
• How do I wash the polyester hammock?
Do not take the hammock apart to remove metal or wooden parts. You can use a soft-bristled brush or wash by hand without a brush by rubbing the hammock cords together. The hammock should be laid out flat on a surface such as a deck or yard and then soaked with water. A garden hose works well for this purpose. Let the hammock soak in the water for a few minutes to saturate the polyester cords. Wash with warm, soapy water and then rinse thoroughly. You may want to flip the hammock over and wash the other side. Lay the hammock out flat to dry.
• How do I care for the wooden spreader bars?
You can refinish the wood when you see the finish start to dull, wear or peel off. Sand the wood using 120 grit sand paper to rough up the surface and remove loose material. Use any shade of polyurethane marine-grade varnish. The original finish was high gloss. Apply the coats of varnish according to the varnish instructions. The varnish instructions may recommend a light sanding (220 grit sand paper) between coats.
• How do I care for the wooden stand?
Lightly sand the wooden stand with 220 grit sand paper and refinish it with boiled linseed oil once a year. Follow the boiled linseed oil directions. Generally, apply 2 -3 coats of the oil onto the wood using a clean, dry cloth and let dry for 1 - 3 days. To limit exposure to the elements, bring the hammock stand indoors or cover during the off season.
• What are the recommended general care instructions for the polyester hammock?
The hammock will last longer if placed in a shady or partial sun location. During periods when the hammock is not in use, store in a dry, cool location away from bugs and mice. Before storage, wash and dry the hammock.
• How do I care for the metal stand?
Lightly sand the area to paint. Apply a rust-resistant outdoor paint to the prepared areas.