Cleaning The Awning

Budlight592 · 11-02-2009, 10:19 PM

Does anyone know of any type of spray on and wash off awning cleaner? Thanks

scott · 11-02-2009, 10:32 PM

What type of material is your awning?

Budlight592 · 11-02-2009, 10:33 PM

Thats a good question? Would have to check on that one. Thought they were all made from the same material.

danyshula · 11-02-2009, 11:28 PM

3LT warm water
2/3 cup of bleach
1/3 cup of dish detergent
1/3 cup TSP
Mixed it well and then apply with soft brush on both sides of the open awning.
Roll it in and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Open and rinse it well.
Cheaper than all formulas sold and better results.

Edited by: danshula

scott · 11-03-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Budlight592

Thats a good question? Would have to check on that one. Thought they were all made from the same material.

My awning is an AE brand name (I think) and the material is a vinyl type. I use the water and bleach solution on it. The Sunbrella type is more of a clothe material and I don't know if you would want to use bleach on that.

fixit5561 · 11-03-2009, 01:21 AM

My neighbor turned me onto the cleaner that he uses, Just plain old clorox cleaner with bleach (make sure you wear some cloths you dont care about cause the bleach will tie-dye your clothes). I used it too and it made my A&E awning, (which is the vinyl type also)shine like it was new again. No mixing just spray it on, use a scrub brush if needed and then srpay off with a hose, let dry and roll it up.

Brian

Budlight592 · 11-03-2009, 01:35 AM

Thanks you guys hard to believe that after only a year it is already that dirty. I even make sure that it is dry before I roll it up. Think that the brand on mine is the dometic think thats how you spell it.

csham · 11-03-2009, 02:23 AM

I use a mix that danshula listed minus the 1/3 cup TSP and it works well. I just make sure to hose down and wash the whole side of the trailer when I am done. I don't want any chance that the bleach will do anything to the decals or anything else for that matter.

Chuck N. Wined · 11-03-2009, 02:45 AM

I use Spic and Span powder. I got the suggestion from some folks on this forum and I will say it really works! I justuse a sponge and put it on and then use a brush on any stubborn areas then rinse. You do need to keep rinsing it off the side of thecamper or it will leave streaks. I used it on my slide out topper late this summer and it had never been cleaned. It was filthy but it came clean with very little effort.

Chuck

Budlight592 · 11-04-2009, 03:13 AM

Just in cause anyone else would like to know I had a bottle of Tilex mold and mildew remover under the sink in the house figured I would give it a try. Poured it in a pump up sprayer and added about half a bottle of water, puped up and sprayed with a very light scrub and just like that a new awning. Figured I would try it before I took off to the store.

RanCar · 11-05-2009, 12:46 AM

Can someone tell me what TSP is?

w&cferb · 11-05-2009, 12:00 PM

trisodium phosphate. It's a great additive to any cleaning solution. I used it to wash down the kitchen walls in the stick house. Just be sure to do a good rinse.

C

lenny · 11-06-2009, 04:25 PM

Where do you find TriSodium Phosphate? Does it have a common name? Thanks, I am going to try mine in the spring before we head out. Amazing how grungy it got in one year.

Hamops · 11-06-2009, 09:43 PM

You should be able to get TSP at any hardware store. It generally comes in a box and is identified as "TSP".

danskool · 11-07-2009, 12:21 AM

I don't use the TSP trick.

5 gallon pail about 3/4 full.
1 cup of bleach
1 cup of cloths detergent.
I brush on and roll up the awning for 15 minutes.
Unroll awning brush on again. Hose off.. It is amazing.
Car wash brush with extension handle.

If just water and bleach it, evaporates to quickly. That is what i understand the cloths soap helps slow down. Plus rolling it up helps coat the entire fabric and let the bleach work for a period of time. I am amazed everything i do it..

O yea. Use an old t-shirt, you could stain your favorite one by getting dripped on.. lol.

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lenny · 11-07-2009, 03:08 AM

So, I have another question regarding the bleach. Is that going to affect the colors of the awning like it does your T shirt?

danyshula · 11-07-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lenny

So, I have another question regarding the bleach. Is that going to affect the colors of the awning like it does your T shirt?

No it will not.

ryeja · 11-07-2009, 10:44 AM

Tilex orScrubbing Bubbleswith bleach work quite well. I never tried spraying then the roll up trick. I'll try it in the spring. When using the bleach method just don't let it dry on or it will damage the awning fabric.

lenny · 11-07-2009, 01:45 PM

Right on, thanks guys!

danskool · 11-07-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by danshula

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Originally Posted by lenny

So, I have another question regarding the bleach. Is that going to affect the colors of the awning like it does your T shirt?

No it will not.

No, Has not affected mine neither. One time i rolled it up and got a phone call. It dried. That didn't hurt anything either, i just reapplied and rinsed off..

It really does work. I am amazed. And i hardly ever find a spot that needs special attention from the brush and soap. That awning looks new and smells good to boot.. lol.

I think the whole trick to this is the TIME.. Time for the Bleach to eat any mold. And the soap to loosen any dirt spots.

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