Cleaning Awning Fabrics The Right Way

When you clean your home you may not immediately think about the “right” way to do things and the “wrong way” to do certain things. You just go forward with your routine and get things done. That can apply to a lot of areas in and around your home but there are some rules of thumb that you need to consider with certain things. For instance, let’s say that you had an awning fabric tied to outdoor patio furniture, tables, or other pieces. If you have a large awning frame with fabric you will want to clean it in a specific manner. Otherwise you will cause damage to it and that could cost you a great deal of headache overall. Consider these solutions below as to how to clean this the right way.

The Simple Option

The best way to keep awning fabrics clean and clear is to do light cleaning more often than not. When you clear off loose dirt and use high pressure water you can clear off a lot. You can also use light dishwashing liquid to add a bit of soap but make sure that you let the fabric dry over time naturally. You want to make sure that the cleaning solution doesn’t just sit and pool on the fabric but rather is clean, rinsed and easily transitioned away.

Using Bleach 

One issue you may run into is that of mildew. Mildew, dirt, and mold can end up sprouting on the fabric which can be stubborn to clean with light cleaning solutions. That’s where you’ll want to mix a bleach option. Look at working with 1 cup of bleach and then using a quarter cup of mild dish liquid with a gallon of fresh water. You’ll want to make sure that this is mixed very well so that the elements aren’t sitting stagnant. Once you do that use the mixture to clean the fabric overall and then use a brush to spot clean the spots that have a lot of stains and mildew.

Overall these two cleaning methods should be done from time to time. Aside from the tips mentioned above make sure that you remember to let things dry naturally. You want things to get 100% dry before trying to spot clean or clear up things again. This will give you a better overall push forward.

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