Before you clean a canvas awning including acrylic or vinyl always test the awning cleaning solution i n an area that isn t visible to make sure it won t damage the material.
Cleaning canvas awnings vinegar.
Avoid using detergent soaps or bleach which is harsh on canvas and tough to rinse out.
Alternatively use a shop vacuum to clear away all dust dirt and debris.
A camper canvas can be cleaned by starting off dry scrubbing using special cleaning products vinegar or even homemade cleaners.
To remove mildew from a canvas awning you ll need a cleaning solution made with 1 cup 237 ml bleach cup 59 ml of mild liquid soap and 1 gallon 3 8 l of cool water.
Make a cleaning solution of dish soap water and borax.
Fill a spray bottle with the mixture from the bucket.
There are awning cleaning supplies you can purchase or you can prepare your own.
Equal parts will probably work best though you ll want to make sure your mixture will work in a spray bottle.
If you need more cleaning solution simply double or triple all the quantities.
Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar.
The following homemade solutions work for natural materials acrylic and.
In a large bucket mix 4 cups 950 ml of warm water 1 teaspoon 4 9 ml of dishwashing soap and 1 tablespoon 15 grams of borax.
To clean metal awnings use a metal cleaning solvent and water.
Mixing your favorite laundry detergent in a bucket of hot water and scrubbing your awning is a safe way to clean the fabric without damaging it.
For fixed awnings rollup awnings and retractable awnings made of canvas or outdoor fabrics use a mild laundry detergent and lukewarm water.
Make sure to treat the canvas after it is cleaned.
Use a medium or hard bristled brush to sweep away all dust dirt and debris.
Vinegar vinegar will remove dirt and mildew while killing mold spores and other bacteria that may be on the awning.
Pour a mix of 80 white distilled vinegar and 20 water into a spray bottle let the area dry out put on a protective mask goggles and gloves to protect yourself from mould spores spray the vinegar mix onto the whole awning not just the affected area.
For an awning with major mildew mold problems as a general rule you can add one cup of bleach to each gallon of soap water mixture.
Mix your cleaning solution.
You can also use a vinyl or fabric cleaner if you wish.
The best approach and chemical will depend on whether you are cleaning for mildew dirt or simply maintaining the canvas.
