Awning Cleaning???

wildtoad wrote:
I'm one of those that will use a mixture of soap and bleach. I'll spray both the top and bottom of the awning then roll it back up and let it set for a while. The unroll it and rinse it off, repeat if required.

What is the mixture ratio you use?

Spray with water with a bit of detergent mixed in and use a mop to scrub off any heavy dirt. Don't worry about scrubbing the mildew stains off - just get the dirt off. Rinse with a hose. Then, Oxy-clean mixed in water. 1 cup to a couple of gallons. Use a mop to get it as wet as you can with the solution. Roll up - leave overnight or until the next weekend if you want. Oxygen bleach is safe - not like leaving chlorine bleach on. Unroll, rinse it off and let it dry.

1) Roll awning out
2) Spray with Tilex
3) Roll awning up
4) Wait 15 minutes
5) Roll awning out again
6) Hose off

wildtoad wrote:
I'm one of those that will use a mixture of soap and bleach. I'll spray both the top and bottom of the awning then roll it back up and let it set for a while. The unroll it and rinse it off, repeat if required.

That's what I do. These awning often have some mildew and the bleach takes care of that. Mild bleach solution with a little Dawn is all you need.

I'm one of those that will use a mixture of soap and bleach. I'll spray both the top and bottom of the awning then roll it back up and let it set for a while. The unroll it and rinse it off, repeat if required.

I clean the awning once in the spring; I use only MrClean Magic Eraser.

I use to use exclusively the RV awning cleaners, as rockhillmanor pointed out. But for the last several years, I've been using only a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Wipe it on, follow with a dry towel and wipe it off (Do not scrub). Works wonderful and the chemicals in the eraser prevent black growth from coming back. It won't solve bird poo or squashed bugs when rolling up, but it will remove them when you clean again. But everything else, like all that black stuff, just does not come back.

My wife found the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on the mop handle now. I used it this Spring the first time, and OMG was it so much easier than climbing a ladder or standing on a picnic table.

Same principle though, just wipe it and follow with a dry cloth to remove the dirt.

How often? In the Spring, and then throughout the year, touch-up's with the eraser for bug squashes. And... it stays white all winter too, when rolled up!

Easier methods, maybe yes? But how often do you have to do it?

Been using the eraser for at least 10 years now. No harm to the awning.

Put awning down to lowest position. Thetford Awning Cleaner and a telescoping RV brush.


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IMHO Be wary of advice using bleach, simple green etc. There are a couple of different types of fabrics used on RV awnings that can be damaged by using harsh chemicals.