Dirty awning

Mixture of bleach and water wet the whole awning then roll it up for about a half hour. Open it up and scrub it clean. And don't feel bad it gets dirty when rolled up, water gets inside mine so I kind of gave up on keeping it looking brand new.

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Make it wet, swipe a small area, follow with a dry cloth. Do small sections at a time until you've covered the entire awning. The eraser will put a chemical on the awning that will prevent black from coming back. Mine is now 2 years old. I've used Mr. Magic Eraser twice (in the spring). Awning is still nice and white, except for some dead bug spots. Touch up those spots with the eraser, and everything stays bright! Do not "rub", just wipe. If it doesn't come off the first time, wipe again, but don't scrub. Keep it wet.

I use rv awning cleaner and a soft brush . Just do not use a power washer , you will cause it to leak ...like in rain on your head.

The easiest way is to wet it down, spray it with Tilex and roll it back up for an hour. Then unroll it and spray it down again, it will be like new

Mold Armor at Home Depot or Lowes works for me.

Spray it on, roll up the awning for 15 minutes, unroll, scrup with soft brush.

Tilex or any similar product works. Get something with a long handle. We use the brush my father used thirty years ago so he must have had the same problem

Bmach wrote:
Mixture of bleach and water wet the whole awning then roll it up for about a half hour. Open it up and scrub it clean. And don't feel bad it gets dirty when rolled up, water gets inside mine so I kind of gave up on keeping it looking brand new.

+1 - this has worked well for me as well.

I've always, except on one occasion, used awning cleaner specifically designed for the purpose, and with great results. The one time I tried that "bleach / water mix and roll up the awning" trick it irreparably damaged the awning vinyl which I then had to replace ... and that which dripped off the awning also destroyed the shirt I was wearing at the time. :M

Another vote for Mr Clean Magic Eraser; been using them for years to clean awnings.

SoundGuy wrote:
I've always, except on one occasion, used awning cleaner specifically designed for the purpose, and with great results. The one time I tried that "bleach / water mix and roll up the awning" trick it irreparably damaged the awning vinyl which I then had to replace ... and that which dripped off the awning also destroyed the shirt I was wearing at the time. :M

You used too much bleach. 1/2 cup to 2 gallons water, and 1/4 cup dishwashing detergent is what I use. Wet awning with the mixture, roll up for 15 minutes or so, and then unroll and rinse.

If that doesn't get it all, then do it again and leave the mixture on a bit longer. Works like a champ for me, and my shirt didn't have any holes to boot. :-D