How do I clean canvas awnings?

Step 1

Pour cool or lukewarm water into a bucket. Add 3 ounces of a mild laundry soap such as the kind used for baby clothes or delicate washables per gallon of water. Do not use detergent. Mix the solution until it is foamy.

Step 2

Set up an appropriate-size ladder to reach the awning. Correctly position the ladder's feet and lock into place any safety mechanisms.

Step 3

Remove cobwebs, leaves and other debris from the awning's underside. Use a household broom from which you have first removed dust bunnies and dirt.

Step 4

Wet down a manageable portion of the awning with a garden hose. Place your cleaning solution bucket where you can easily and safely reach it.

Step 5

Scrub the awning with a stiff brush saturated with the soap solution. Use a circular motion to work the solution into the awning fabric. Limit the size of your work area so the soap does not dry on the awning.

Step 6

Rinse off the soap solution and dirt with the garden hose. Allow the awning to air-dry.

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I just hose mine off periodically. They don't last long where I live so I don't baby them. I did on my first few installations, and they didn't last an longer by being gentle so I took the easy way out.