Awning needs a good cleaning

[tjw0099]

Hello,

We just purchased a 2006 Jayco Jayflight 25' Travel Trailer and the awning needs cleaning.

I am planning on doing that this weekend.

The condition is good with no rips or tears. Its a manual awning and the frame is solid.

Can I use Dawn dish detergent with a long handled scribe brush?

Is power washing it OK?

I will do both top and under side and let it dry before rolling it back up.

All input is greatly appreciated.

Tom in Gloucester, Va

[CashandCompany]

I'll chime in for using the Mr. Clean sponge. I bought the mop one, which comes on a long handle. Let me tell you... no scrubbing or elbow grease needed. It is such a simple solution, we wonder why we ever did all of that scrubbing. LOL

[Mr__C]

Do not use Zep mold and mildew cleaner...:S

[oughtsix]

Maybe your awning isn't as dirty as mine was but I had to do some serious scrubbing after rolling it up and letting it sit for a while. I highly recommend getting a revolver brush and using it for scrubbing:
http://www.amazon.com/Revolver-DrillBrush01-Drill-Brush/dp/B002DLRN72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412300...

I have had mine for over a year and it holds up very well, it hasn't lost but a couple bristles after a lot of use.



It also works great for showers, sinks and even bug guts!

[rbrumm]

Glad I read this post, I wondered what I should use too.

[D_and_A_plus_6]

I use Mean Green straight, rinse off, let dry and use 303 Aerospace Protectant. Helps to keep clean longer and prevent mildew.

[Terryallan]

camp-n-family wrote:
Something I find works well is the hose down the awning and brush it lightly with your cleaning solution. Leave it on and roll it up. Give it a half hour to work its majic and then unroll. Any dirt and mildew will be easier to clean off.

Yep. Easiest way to clean it.

[Drbolasky]

I use a mixture of water, some bleach and Simple Green. Very effective.

[Mark_and_Linda]

Don't forget to check your strap if you have one. I had one break as I was pulling mine down last year.

[CaveRun]

I use dawn and a soft brush with a long handle... I roll out my awning and let it all the way down.

If I have some spots that are hard to get off, then I spray some ''Purple Power'' on the spots and they come off very easy!

[camp-n-family]

Something I find works well is the hose down the awning and brush it lightly with your cleaning solution. Leave it on and roll it up. Give it a half hour to work its majic and then unroll. Any dirt and mildew will be easier to clean off.

[dadmomh]

Pressure washers and travel trailers are worst enemies....suggest you don't even let them near each other.

[2012Coleman]

Don't use a pressure washer! The above suggestions are great, but I use a soft brush and clorox cleanup spray.

[Eddie_Griswold]

My family and I just acquired a used HTT and when I cleaned the awning, I used a Mr Clean Magic Eraser for the stains that didn't come off with the soap and a brush. Worked like a champ; no more stains!

Edit: PackerBacker beat me to the punch

[Community Alumni]

I use MrClean Magic Eraser for my awning, works great! :C