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Duke-44
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Jul 03, 2017

Washing mold and dirt off awnings?

I rolled my awning out for the first time this year and it is filthy. What is the best way and soap to use? It looks like there are spots of mold, too.
  • Duke-44 wrote:
    snipe wrote:
    Here is what I use and it works every time....

    Roll out awning, apply a mixture of 1/4 cup of dish soap and 1/4 cup of bleach mixed with 2 gallons of warm water,


    Wouldn't that much bleach degrade the fabric of the awning?
    Just asking?


    Nope. Give it a good rinse.
  • snipe wrote:
    Here is what I use and it works every time....

    Roll out awning, apply a mixture of 1/4 cup of dish soap and 1/4 cup of bleach mixed with 2 gallons of warm water,


    Wouldn't that much bleach degrade the fabric of the awning?
    Just asking?
  • Here is what I use and it works every time....

    Roll out awning, apply a mixture of 1/4 cup of dish soap and 1/4 cup of bleach mixed with 2 gallons of warm water, soak the top of the awning with mixture and roll up for approx. 30 mins, then , roll out awning and rinse, scrub stubborn areas if needed. I do not use as much water as quoted sometimes to get a more concentrated mixture.
  • I just unrolled it,hosed it down real good,sprayed simple green or the purple cleaner stuff on it,rolled it back up. Then have a few drinks of choice,unroll and hose off. Hardly ever had to actually scrub it that way.