Protect Your Investment!
Simple maintenance will not only improve your awnings appeal, it will also protect and significantly increase the life of your awning fabric.
Environmental Effects
Stains occur when pollution, dirt, bird droppings, mildew and other contaminants are allowed to remain on the surface of an awning for an extended period of time. Contaminants can cause the awning material to weaken and age prematurely.
Awnings are an investment - one that deserves the protection of regular cleanings. An awning that is cleaned regularly is easier and faster to clean than one that is cleaned infrequently. It is important to keep your awning clean by starting a regular cleaning maintenance program from the following options:
» Clean the awning yourself:
- Fully extend your retractable awning
- Brush off all debris, including dust
- Use only cleaners that are recommended for your type of awning material (see manufacturer recommendations)
- Clean from the bottom and work up
- Scrub the body and curtain with a soft bristled brush
- Be sure to clean the entire awning - missed spots will show when dry
- Rinse the awning completely - film left on the material will leave marks and a chalky residue
- Occasionally rinse your awning down with a garden hose and keep the underside of your awning clean by simply brushing with a household broom
- Fully extended, your awning will completely dry within an hour in the sun. It is always best to close the awning when it is dry, but it can also be closed wet. However leaving it closed wet for more than two days will promote mildew growth.
» Contact a professional awning cleaning service
