How can I safely clean a large canvas awning?

The18810176
by The18810176
Awning is 12 years old but the seams are still good. It is badly stained.
  8 answers
  • Abbigail Hunter Abbigail Hunter on May 13, 2017

    Try spraying it with simple green or a shower spray that cleans your shower.

  • Merry Mount Merry Mount on May 13, 2017

    My guess is that mildew is causing the staining. Consan Triple Action 20 will kill the mildew there and if applied regularly will not return. It is water soluble. Mix 2 T to a gallon of water.

  • Jackie Adams Jackie Adams on May 13, 2017

    It looks like a Sunsetter and they make a cleaner specifically for that problem that will not harm the fabric. Go online.

  • Caseyem11 Caseyem11 on May 13, 2017

    Spray a solution of oxyclean.

  • Torchsingz Torchsingz on May 13, 2017

    Norwex makes stain remover - non toxic enzyme based.

  • David David on May 13, 2017

    I agree with the previous post. Do not use a bleach product, as it will deteriorate and weaken the fibers.

  • Sandy Wegmann Sandy Wegmann on May 14, 2017

    I had an old patio umbrella that I spray painted and it held up for years!! Covered all the old stains and gave it a new lease on life! You could try Wet n'Forget to remove the mold stains -- easy peasy, just spray it on.

  • Janine Janine on May 15, 2017

    I used white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and a scrub brush. It came beautiful!