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06-18-2017, 09:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
Our Awning is black on both sides,,, it makes a great heater in the Summer !!!
I wish who ever designed it,,, had it stuck where the sun does no shine !!!
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That's what I was thinking too. Ours has a white underside but the top is white on the outer edge fading to dark brown near the roof edge. I wish it was all white even though it would show more dirt. We typically use it for shade more than rain shelter. Dark colors definitely absorb more heat.
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06-18-2017, 12:08 PM
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Cleaning underside of awning
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Originally Posted by kirkp
Best thing I've seen to address the staining is to go with a dark underside instead of white.
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Yep - we changed ours to a solid black on top and underside to eliminate the yucky white side that was always a PITA to clean
Have not noticed much difference in heat....old one was dark gray on top
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06-18-2017, 04:26 PM
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Always heard 50% Awesome applied to top side. Roll during application. Leave soak overnight and rinse next day. Presto!
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06-19-2017, 04:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VinceU
Always heard 50% Awesome applied to top side. Roll during application. Leave soak overnight and rinse next day. Presto!
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Never heard of overnight ???
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06-19-2017, 06:15 AM
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I've used Home Armor EZ House Wash from Lowes or Home Depot, it's worked great on the awning. $8 for the smallest container & sprayer, which is way more than enough.
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08-15-2018, 11:10 AM
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Location: Saint Clair Shores, MI
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Do you use the total awesome cleaner full strength or dilute it?
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08-15-2018, 11:35 AM
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I previously posted this last year:
"...I used Tilex last month on my awning and it was completely clean with no stains what so ever (after cleaning).
After pulling out my awning, I dampened both sides then sprayed it with Tilex, rolled it up for about 10 minutes and rinsed after unrolling. This worked better than any scrubbing I've done in past years. After cleaning, just be sure to let it completely dry before rolling it back up."
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08-15-2018, 07:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by roxie1824
Do you use the total awesome cleaner full strength or dilute it?
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Be careful with Awesome. It is a good cleaner and affordable. I used it frequently on our old Mallard to get black streaks off. It took them off all right and the paint. Then I had silver spots!
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08-16-2018, 08:41 AM
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If you have a product that will take your paint off (product Awesome), I shy away from using it.
DAWN dish soap and hot water works Great....
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08-17-2018, 06:39 AM
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A Bleach mixture can screw with the side of your RV !!!
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08-18-2018, 11:57 PM
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I use cheap shower cleaner, wet the under side of awning good with water and spray shower cleaner to the under side, roll up and leave for 30 to 45 min , roll out rinse good and reapply if needed , watch it on you tube.
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08-19-2018, 08:13 AM
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What ever you use,,, keep it off your RV !!!
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08-19-2018, 08:16 AM
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Location: SouthWest Michigan
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Our awning is Black,,, would love to have at least a lighter color !!!
I clean ours with the same thing I clean the MH with,,, soft auto brush and car wash & wax !!! I do both inside & out !!!
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08-19-2018, 10:10 AM
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Location: Greensboro, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KyDan
Last time I opened our awning I found water had wicked into both ends leaving a repeating mildew stain.
ARGH!
As many others have said- soap- water and bleach.
I mopped it on with an extension handle car mop.
Do wear rubber gloves as mentioned extended exposure to bleach water will
make your hands peel. I know!!
Wear old clothes, a ball cap, be careful, tilt the awning and work from low
to high so the drips aren't falling right on you. Keep the hose handy so you can rinse yourself if you have an accident.
This chore is a bit of a PIA but will get the job done. Awning always looks nearly new when it's over.  |
If you do this you might want to consider some chemical resistant goggles as well. Bleach in the eye is not cool at all.
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08-19-2018, 10:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cduemmel
If you do this you might want to consider some chemical resistant goggles as well. Bleach in the eye is not cool at all.
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Amen to the goggles. I also wear an old hat and old clothes.... Make the DW happy 
BTW, I've found the Magic erasers to be useful in removing those stubborn stains.
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08-19-2018, 10:47 AM
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If it was horrible, I could see using diluted bleach and water once. But I only use RV products on my RV and that includes the awning. I use the awning cleaner spray, let it set for a few minutes, then gently brush with a car wash brush on an extension pole. It is part of my regular routine so my awning undersides never get nasty.
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08-21-2018, 03:50 PM
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Ive tried a few of these suggestions before. The only thing that has worked for me is Beach. I just make a mixture of Beach and water 50/50, spray it on the spots, roll up the awning and check every 2-4 hours. Normally takes about 12-24 hours and its clean.
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10-22-2018, 11:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by K2Kevin
Ive tried a few of these suggestions before. The only thing that has worked for me is Beach. I just make a mixture of Beach and water 50/50, spray it on the spots, roll up the awning and check every 2-4 hours. Normally takes about 12-24 hours and its clean.
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