Based on some other threads and the interwebs, I sprayed my awning with 1 TB each of dish soap and bleach dissolved in one gallon of water. I rolled it up and let it sit for ten minutes, then sprayed it off with a hose and... Nothing! Was not cleaner at all.So, I ended up hand scrubbing every inch of that blasted awning, all on a ladder with my arms uncomfortably in the air over my head.I had never washed it in almost three years and it was dirty. But there has to be an easier, and safer way.If I repeat the spray roll rinse routine more frequently, like twice a year, will it work better? The trailer is under a carport, but we have a damp climate nine months of the year so fog and mist will saturate the awning no matter what is above it.

i use half bleach half water and roll it up for at least a half hour or more. Unroll it and rinsed it, it just needed a little scrubbing with a RV brush. Came out almost new. And this was after being rolled up for a year with mold and tree leaves.

We use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and Simple Green.The eraser gets the black streaks off.

Use a soft bristle brush on an extensible pole. Relieves a lot of stress on the arms but you'll still get wet.

Idk, awnings are a must but can be a PITA keeping them clean. I'm trying to limit some effort this year by rubbing the awning down with 303 then rolling up......have to wait and see.

Those easy to use by button pushing power awnings are wonderful till you have bad weather or want to clean them. If you ever had a manual awning that pulls to the ground you would know what I mean. Since mine came with the worthless thing, I leave it rolled up.

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Campfire_Time
Explorer
Jul 22, 2020
I spray the dirty/molded areas with Awesome Orange from the dollar store. Then use a wash pad on a wand and car wash soap to wash it all off. Then rinse with a hose. It comes right off.

If we go more than a month between trips I cover the ends with soda bottles (see link). This really works well. It's not fool proof but over the course of a winter the dirt/mold on the awning is minimal and easy to clean.

https://www.doityourselfrv.com/make-diy-awning-protectors-rv/
ArcticGabe
Explorer
Aug 06, 2021
I had gypsy moth dung covering my awning after my last outing. Simple Green didn't touch it. Still looked horrible. I bought this Thetford Awning Cleaner, and it is nearly perfect. Still a few minor spots, but DW says it looks like new, so my job here is done. Find yourself some and enjoy more beer time.
MFL
Nomad II
Aug 08, 2021
dieseltruckdriver wrote:
MitchF150 wrote:
"30 Second Outdoor Cleaner" is what I use. Spray it on (I use my garden sprayer), roll up, let it sit for the time it takes to drink a beer and then roll back out and spray it off top and bottom.

Comes out pretty good if you keep up with it. If there is deeper stains and such, I use a car wash brush on a long handle to scrub a little bit more.

Good luck! Mitch
Soooo,
It works in like two minutes?

:B

I was wondering about that timer Mitch uses? I buy premium beer, and like to enjoy it. I had a buddy that always got two beers for himself, and one for me. Yup, both ready again at the same time.

About the OP question...most cleaning solutions, that contain bleach of some sort work best. If sprayed, rolled up for a half hour, rinsed, but still not clean, indicates a need for a manual labor workout, to complete the job.

Jerry

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