How do you get stains off awnings

[TheWolfPaq82]

Buy a new Awning. It's probably way easier and a lot less MESS.

[lannieoakley]

Originally Posted by babock

Just don't get that stuff near the stitching. Will rot it out

Right, I'm actually not going to use anything with bleach in it. I'll just live with the stains if they don't come out. Thx

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by db7512

I use Awesome and a magic eraser mop.

X 2workes the best. Later RJD

[Gocatgo]

Clean with soapy water and a magic eraser

[MOODMAN]

Well, here's a related question....
I have heard that some awnings have a cover that deploys when you roll it up. Apparently, it keeps water off the awning and the resulting stains that seep in.

Has anyone here had experience with these covers, and can they be retrofitted?

[Frommy12]

I've had the best success using 3% hydrogen peroxide. Spray it on, scrub it, and then rollup the awning. It does a super job. Only problem right now is finding the hydrogen peroxide.

[sweetbillebob]

Magic Eraser Mop!! Works great!!

[pt35cruiser]

Try Super Clean from Advance auto parts.

[Iwannacamp]

Originally Posted by Wolf26

Just cleaned ours. "Awesome" is AWESOME. Tried several other cleaners, but none worked as well as Awesome from the Dollar Store. Why do they make awnings white on the under side anyway ?

Mine is black... wish it was white.... NE Texas/SW Arkansas you need white

[kim g]

Originally Posted by IchLiebeBier

anybody ever use a pressure washer on it with a broad spray head? I was wondering about that the other day.

I don't recommend a pressure washer. I tried it once and it's too easy to get the nozzle too close to get that "last little bit of stain".
Pressured water will chew up the fabric before you know it.
I speak from experience but I stopped before it was serious.

[hack522]

I've used the pressure washer for rinsing. I used a soft bristle brush in a water bleach solution. Scrubbed sections and then rinse. Keeping it off the TT sides and came out almost brand new. I used the wide spray wand for mine.

[kim g]

Originally Posted by lannieoakley

Hi all, still trying to learn. Anyone have a secret to cleaning your awning? I've read some things on line. Cleaned it with Dawn but couldn't get the stains on the underside out. 😣
Thx

Why don't the awning manufacturers stop using bright white on the underside of the awning?
I'm not advocating black but a soft colour would disguise some minor discolouration.

[SailorSam20500]

Originally Posted by MOODMAN

Well, here's a related question....
I have heard that some awnings have a cover that deploys when you roll it up. Apparently, it keeps water off the awning and the resulting stains that seep in.

Has anyone here had experience with these covers, and can they be retrofitted?

I suspect you would have to buy a new awning - the cover seems to be integral. In my case I bought a K-style vinyl gutter and install it while in storage. It stays on tight but I'm not going to try taking it on the road. I've posted a picture of the setup so a search show you how they look.

[sherman12]

Well it took 67 posts to get to the product I've had tremendous success with on a host of cleaning items, including the awning on my rig and black streaks, Castrol Products Super Clean. Also sold at Walmart for probably less than an auto parts store. This stuff will clean everything that needs to be cleaned, especially anything with a gease component to it. I use it as a laundry pre-soak on stains all the time including after a laundrying only to find Spray and Wash or other traditional laundry stain remover didn't remove the stain.

Great around the garage too.

Spray on awning with spray bottle (wear eye protection), work in with a soft brush on an extended a pole, let sit a few minutes, and rinse, rinse, rinse. Sparkling clean.

To preserve your awning no matter what you use to clean it give it a nice coating of 303 Protectant both sides ($50 or so a gallon on Amazon) and you should have no issues.

[suprane]

Originally Posted by Frommy12

I've had the best success using 3% hydrogen peroxide. Spray it on, scrub it, and then rollup the awning. It does a super job. Only problem right now is finding the hydrogen peroxide.

I would think that would require a lot of hydrogen peroxide to adequately cover a large awning. And you have to remember that hydrogen peroxide is very corrosive as well. I don't know that I would want that getting on other components of my trailer.

[BriaBeck]

Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82

Buy a new Awning. It's probably way easier and a lot less MESS.

LOL, Works every time, right?

[Asrabbit]

Here is something from another thread:

https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...ts-204827.html

See post # 15.

[elob_tx]

I have used a number of cleaners over the years. Most of the less expensive ones I have tried work just fine except they have an excessive amount of chlorine bleach in their formulation. This causes problems as it will bleach stuff you may not wish to bleach. Not to mention that you ought to wear some chemical goggles so you don't get the product in your eyes.

My product of choice is made by Thetford is called Premium RV Awning Cleaner. They recomend applying in the shade so it doesn't evaporate too quickly and scrub with a RV washdown down brush or a large sponge. Because it has surfactants like most spray cleaners they recommend wearing eye protection. The product is not as caustic as many others and that is why I prefer to use it. They also make a great product called Bug Blaster and Black Streak remover that I also use. I buy bottles when they are on sale at Camping World for use throughout the year.