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Filthy, Moldy, Icky Awnings? Here’s How to Keep Them Clean

Residential Awnings

When They Look a Little Dirty

Follow these simple steps for fantastic looking awnings:

  1. Brush the loose dirt off your awning.
  2. Hose down the awning with water.
  3. Prepare a solution of water and mild soap such as Woolite® or Dawn® dishwashing liquid. Plan on about one-fourth cup of mild soap per gallon of clean water.
  4. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the awning with the soap solution.
  5. Allow the solution to soak into the fabric.
  6. Rinse thoroughly with water until all the soap residue is removed.
  7. Allow the awnings to air dry.

If stubborn stains persist, you can spot clean the awning using a diluted bleach solution.*

Concave Window Awnings Gaffney, SC

*Important Note: We have based these cleaning guidelines on Sunbrella shade fabrics cleaning recommendations as that is the fabric that we mainly use in making our awnings. If your awning is made out of a different type of fabric other than Sunbrella then be aware that using a diluted bleach solution may not be recommended for that fabric type. You will want to test a small area before proceeding with any type of bleach solution.