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CLEANING & CARE
NORMAL WEAR & TEAR:
Certain regions of the country are extremely hard on awnings of any kind. If you live in these
areas, (High maintenance areas: FL, TX, NM, AZ, NV or high altitude areas) you probably
already know how the sun can take a toll. Normal wear and tear is not covered in our warranty
and should be expected. Damages caused by improper anchoring, strong winds, snow or ice
are not considered defects. We offer replacement fabric at affordable prices.
CLEANING & CARE:
Awnings should be cleaned at least once a year in low maintenance areas or twice a year in
high maintenance areas (see high maintenance areas above). Cleaning consists of brushing off
debris with broom, brushing on a non-detergent cleaning compound (such as a solution of equal
parts vinegar and water) letting it sit for 20 minutes and rinse. Remember that your awning is
an exterior product; you’ll need to clean your awning to preserve and extend its beauty and life.
Please refer to the cleaning and care chart below if you acquire a stain from one of the
ingredients on the list.
CLEANING CHART FOR TYPICAL AWNING STAINS
STAIN
RECOMMENDED CLEANING SOLUTIONS
CHARCOAL
Vacuum, then liquid detergent
CHEWING GUM, CAR GREASE & OIL
Acetone
SODA
Liquid detergent
IRON RUST
Oxalic or citrus acids, water
MILDEW
1 cup of bleach and ¼ mild soap per gallon of water
PAINT (LATEX) WET
Liquid detergent, water
PAINT (LATEX) DRIED , OIL or LACQUER
Paint, oil or grease remover
SUNTAN LOTION
Pine Power® or pine oil detergent
TREE SAP
Turpentine, liquid detergent
