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Worry-Free Outdoor Living

Designed for comfort and beauty, Tangent sustainable lumber looks like wood, but requires none of the maintenance. Made from recycled plastics, our HDPE material is easy to clean and resistant to water, mildew, moisture, insects, UV rays and chemicals. No matter what life throws at it, outdoor furniture made with Tangent is built to last.

Confidently Durable

Confidently Durable

No rotting, splintering or peeling with materials that stand the test of time.

Lasting Beauty

Lasting Beauty

Colors and textures remain flawless with no painting or staining required.

Sustainably Made

Sustainably Made

Recycled materials create an unrivaled performance lumber.

Ease of Care

Ease of Care

Simply wash with soap and water; no need to waterproof.

Made From Milk Jugs And Recycled Plastics

Made From Milk Jugs And Recycled Plastics

Tangent™ proudly manufactures recycled plastic boards using post-industrial and post-consumer HDPE plastic like milk jugs and laundry detergent bottles. Our products meet criteria for Green Circle Certification. We also use a closed-loop manufacturing process that produces minimal greenhouse gases. Our materials are 100% recyclable.

GENERAL CLEANING

  • Scrub boards with soap and water solution using a soft sponge or plastic bristled brush.
  • You can use a soft bristled toothbrush to clean spaces that are hard to reach.
  • To remove surface dust, hose furniture down with cold, clear water.

DEEP CLEANING

  • A pressure washer can be used on the lightest setting to deep clean your furniture.
  • It is not recommended to use more than 1,500 psi.
  • Keep the tip of the pressure washer at least 10–12 inches from the furniture so it doesn’t damage the lumber.
STAIN RECOMMENDED CLEANING PROCESS
Pencil Marks Use a solution of Dawn® dish soap and water to saturate the stain, then rinse with water
Ink/Marker Use a solution of Dawn® dish soap and water to saturate the stain, then rinse with water. For tough stains, pre-treat area with WD-40, wiping clean before using solution of water and Dawn® dish soap
Grease or Oil Stain Use solution of Dawn® dish soap and water to saturate the stain, then rinse with water
Embedded Dirt Use solution of Dawn® dish soap to saturate the area, then scrub with a soft bristled brush, and rinse with water
Wine Use solution of Dawn® dish soap to saturate the area, then scrub with a soft bristled brush, and rinse with water
Chewing Gum Coat WD-40® lubricant or equivalent over the area. Gently pry up on any potentially hard articles slowly with a plastic putty knife. Utilize a soft brush & acetone solvent to remove any fine debris and clean out any crevasses. Rinse area with fresh water
Bird Droppings Use solution of Dawn® dish soap to saturate the area, then scrub with a soft bristled brush, and rinse with water
Stains and Scuffs A Magic Eraser® may be used for stubborn marks
Iron and Rust For tough stains from contact with iron, boards can be scrubbed with Iron Out®

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