Cleaning the awning
Just so everyone knows, I ABSOLUTELY hate doing this chore. However, it does make the beast look even better!
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cpaulsen wrote:
Same here...sprayer with bleach and Dawn dish soap....spray on underneath...roll up for about 20-30 minutes....unroll and rinse off.
This is what Dometic recommends in the manual:
Mildew does not form on the fabric itself, but on the accumulated dust, dirt and grime. Periodically clean vinyl or woven acrylic fabric using a mixture of 1/4 cup of dish soap and 1/4 cup of bleach mixed with 5 gallons of warm water. Liberally slosh the mixture on the top of the fabric and roll the awning up for 5 minutes. This will apply the mixture to the bottom as well. Roll it back out and hose off with fresh water. Repeat if necessary.
Works great!DutchmenSport wrote:
Nah-uh! Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
Then come do my awning.- Same here...sprayer with bleach and Dawn dish soap....spray on underneath...roll up for about 20-30 minutes....unroll and rinse off.
- there's 2 things that I can't wait until my boy is old enough to do.....mow the grass and clean the awning.
DutchmenSport wrote:
Nah-uh! Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
How do you get it to spray on?
Much rather do the spray/roll up/drink a beverage/unroll & rinse methodtwins89 wrote:
How to clean awning:
Lowes: One gallon pump sprayer of Tilex mold and mildew cleaner
Extend awning completely.
Spray 2-3 beginning at the roller edge on top and underside of awning, roll up to where you have sprayed
Continue to spray next 3 feet or so, roll up that much more
Finish spraying roll up awning completely
Wait 20 to 30 min.
Unroll, brush lightly on underside
Rinse thoroughly.
Results: Clean, bright awning
I've tried many different products and methods but this is the one that works. No hard work or scrubbing. The spots and stains just vanish.- Nah-uh! Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
- How to clean awning:
Lowes: One gallon pump sprayer of Tilex mold and mildew cleaner
Extend awning completely.
Spray 2-3 beginning at the roller edge on top and underside of awning, roll up to where you have sprayed
Continue to spray next 3 feet or so, roll up that much more
Finish spraying roll up awning completely
Wait 20 to 30 min.
Unroll, brush lightly on underside
Rinse thoroughly.
Results: Clean, bright awning - Outdoor bleach works wonders cleaning the awning. spray the awning to wet it spray with bleach brush and hose off. looks like new
- Sounds like you just cleaned the awning??
