How to Clean an Awning

Dirty awnings can quickly take away from the overall look of your home. Keep your awnings clean and your home looking amazing with these Las Vegas window cleaning tips.

Before we get into the deep cleaning process, there are some basic steps that you can take to prevent yourself from having to deep clean too often. If you spray your awnings down once a month with clean warm water, you can keep dirt from getting stuck in between the fibers of the fabric. If you do this, you’ll only need to deeply clean your awnings every two or three years.

General Tips

Even though most awnings are dyed in a way so that they are colorfast, you still want to treat your awnings with care. Always wash and rinse them with cold water to protect the color. Let them air dry to protect the shape. And never use harsh detergents. Choose natural soaps.

*If your awning is machine washable, go for it. Just remember to only use natural soap and to wash it in cold water. Also, don’t throw it in the dryer. You don’t want your beautiful awning to lose it’s shape or color.

What You’ll Need to Clean Your Awning

Deep cleaning your awnings is simple. First, take a soft bristled brush and brush off the loose dirt before you hose it down. This will make it easier to clean.

Next, you want to mix a mild cleaning solution that is made only with water and natural soap. If you are spraying your awnings down once a month, you do not need anything stronger than this. If you are worried that the soap and water won’t be strong enough, you can add white vinegar for added cleaning power.

Use the brush to apply the cleaning mixture to the awning. Thoroughly saturate the awning and gently scrub away any stains. Hose down the awning again to rinse then allow it to air dry.

*If you have stubborn mildew or run-off stains, you can make a solution diluted with bleach to spot clean. Just make sure you test an area of your awning that is not easily visible to make sure you don’t damage the whole thing.

Mix the following ingredients:

• half a cup of bleach
• one quarter cup of natural soap
• one gallon of water

If your awnings are too hard to reach, it may be smarter and safer if you contact the window cleaning Las Vegas services that specializes in awnings. Contact J & J Window Wash at 702.274.8128 for more information about this Las Vegas window cleaning team.

October 10, 2014