How do you clean your awning

[Offagain]

I use TileX. Spray both sides,roll it up for a bit,unroll and give tough stains a little scrub with an extendable automotive brush and rinse. Looks like new and smells fresh.


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[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by purplebug570

I used half bleach and half water. I had a spray bottle that sprays upside down. I sprayed sections of the awning, let it sit a few minutes, then used a sponge mop and bucket, and wiped it off. It came out perfectly white.

Half Bleach & Half Water ???
Did you really mean that ???
Don't guess that awning will be around for long ???

Don't get that mix in your eyes !!!

[Cowracer]

I use whatever cleaner I have around the garage...

But my procedure is to use a sponge with a scotch-brite side, and start with it rolled up. That way you have something to scrub against when cleaning the bottom side. When you have that section clean, unroll it a little and reach around and clean the top, then scrub the underside part that is still on the roll. Un-roll a couple more inches and repeat till you get to the end.

Leave it out to dry and you are done.

Tim

[aceinspp]

I pretty much clean mine as Cowracer does but I do use awning cleaner with added bleach. Once done I will dump water bleach solution on awning and roll up for 15 min the un roll rinse let dry then roll up put away. When we do gett rains I will roll out after words to dry. Later RJD

[banda]

From the Carefree of Colorado owner's manual:
FABRIC
CARE
CAUTION
DO NOT USE OIL BASED CLEANERS OR ANY CAUSTIC, GRANULATED,
OR ABRASIVE TYPE CLEANERS ON YOUR CAREFREE PRODUCT
.
1.
One of the best ways to keep the
fabric looking good and to delay the need
for deep or vigorous cleanings is to hose fabrics off on a monthly basis with
clear water. This practice will help
prevent dirt from becoming deeply
imbedded in the fabric. In most
environments, a thorough cleaning will be
needed every two to three years.
2.
For a thorough cleaning, the fabric can
be cleaned while still on the awning frame.
·
For Vinyl Fabric – Use a soft brush and warm water with soap.
·
For Acrylic Fabric – Use a stiff brush and warm water with soap.
3.
When cleaning the fabric, it is
important to observe the following:
·
Always use a natural soap, never detergent.
·
Water should be cold to lukewarm, never more than 100°F.
·
Air-dry only. Never apply heat to the fabric.
·
Always allow the fabric to dry thoroughly before rolling up the awning.

[Wolverine 1945]

Those cleaning instructions are different than the ones years back !!!
They used to say to add a little bleach to your soap & water,,, wet,,, roll up and let set for about 15 minutes...
I use either Car Soap with wax,,, or Murphys !!!

[Islander]

Wow.... it's nice to see some good cleaning products and techniques that work for owners. Notes taken

My awning hasn't been subject to much use or staining, however, those darn pine needles can leave a nice dark mark if they get caught in the roll up.
I have had good luck with Camco's RV Awning Cleaner....for minor green and stains. It makes a good suds and leaves the awning shiny.

Islander

[CAT-RN]

So far I've traded coaches every two years and not cleaned mine.

Cleaning it would seem to be much cheaper tho??

Russell

[OKI Marine]

Scrubbing bubbles. Spray on as foam. Wipe off or spray it off

[wildwoodtraveler]

Originally Posted by RRD1220

I have tried the pour cleaner from the top of the TT on awning and roll it up. Let it set and open it up and rinse off but this just don't get it clean. What is you method for cleaning your awning ?

I tried the awning cleaner which was so-so. Then after I had cleaned the rubber roof the last time I tried the rubber roof cleaner. Wow! Looked like brand new. I bought a 2 gal chemical sprayer from the garden dept at HD. Sprayed, rolled up and let it sit a bit. Then unrolled and brushed with the big brush wand I use for washing the trailer. Rinsed and it was good to go.

[OKI Marine]

Originally Posted by wildwoodtraveler

I tried the awning cleaner which was so-so. Then after I had cleaned the rubber roof the last time I tried the rubber roof cleaner. Wow! Looked like brand new. I bought a 2 gal chemical sprayer from the garden dept at HD. Sprayed, rolled up and let it sit a bit. Then unrolled and brushed with the big brush wand I use for washing the trailer. Rinsed and it was good to go.

What do you use to clean the rubber roof with?

[wildwoodtraveler]

Originally Posted by OKI Marine

What do you use to clean the rubber roof with?

I used Dicor Rubber Roof Cleaner. My trailer was used when I bought it and roof had never been done. It cleaned the roof well but made a mess of the sides when the grime ran off. Have someone on the ground with a hose to rinse at the same time you are rinsing with another hose. There is a video on utube on how to clean it. For the aluminum sides I cleaned with Awesome cleaner from the Dollar store. Again, do small sections and rinse well. I would be wary of getting it on decals. Then I spray waxed with Meguires Detailer. Sides then looked new.

[JerW]

For years, I have been cleaning my awnings using a common, safe, household chemical - baking soda. I make a slurry ( a little water, and more baking soda than will dissolve). I brush this on using a fiber brush on a pole (might need a little bit of effort for stubborn spots) on a long enough pole. Don't worry about getting it on you - won't hurt anything, but it cuts the grime & mold on the awning. Rinse off with water. That's all. I try to grab the old "air freshener" the wife discards from the frig - works fine for cleaning.

[larryo]

Re roof: I was just at camping world and suprisingly the service fellow told me to clean my roof with DAWN dish soap. (The stuff they clean birds with after an oil spill ). He said that it contains no petroleum and works better than anything they sell.

[redjet]

Agree with others that AWESOME (from Dollar General) is quick and easy.

[Triguy]

Originally Posted by redjet

Agree with others that AWESOME (from Dollar General) is quick and easy.

X3 on the AWESOME

[OKI Marine]

Originally Posted by Triguy

X3 on the AWESOME

And how do you apply and remove?

[Triguy]

Originally Posted by OKI Marine

And how do you apply and remove?

The process I use is to dilute the concentrated Awesome, spray it on the underside (make sure to wear safety goggles and old clothes), climb on top of my camper and spray it on the topside of the awning, roll up and let it sit for 30 minutes.

Unroll the awning and wipe off with a mop and water. I used a ladder and one of those green scouring pads for the tough areas like this corner. Rinse top and bottom with a hose when done cleaning.

Let dry and roll up the awning.

[Wolverine 1945]

Look like Awesome works great !!!
I cleaned one a couple of years back with soap/water & a little bleach,,,
Awning came clean,,, then I had to re-wax that whole side of the trailer !!!










Speaking of awnings,,, who ever decided black was good idea on the 2013 Sunseeker should set under one with bright sun light & 80 degree temps !!!
You can fell the heat radiating from it !!!

[youroo]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Look like Awesome works great !!!
I cleaned one a couple of years back with soap/water & a little bleach,,,
Awning came clean,,, then I had to re-wax that whole side of the trailer !!!










Speaking of awnings,,, who ever decided black was good idea on the 2013 Sunseeker should set under one with bright sun light & 80 degree temps !!!
You can feel the heat radiating from it !!!

Oh Boy you will wake up the (No Temp Difference between Black and White Awning) while under them)! Youroo!!