How To Keep Your Awning From Getting Wet And Stinky

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How to keep your awning from getting wet and stinky.

If you observe stains or rust on. Step 2 prepare your cleaning solution. Water weighs a lot and too much collecting on your awning can put unnecessary strain on it. Use your regular laundry detergent and add 1 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.

Awning cleaning should be conducted regularly at least once a month. Clean the awning we ve written a detailed guide to clean your awning but if you d like the highlights to remove any debris and then wipe it down with a soft bristle brush. When parked with the awning up you can used a plastic liter soda bottle. Scrub the rv awnings with a non abrasive and oil free cleaning agent to increase the lifecycle of your rv awnings.

The diy route consists in solutions of bleach water or ammonia water that tend to be nasty to deal with and dispose of cant just let them on the ground they do work. This video will show you how to clean the dirt mildew and mold off of your rv awning. Immediately transfer the dishcloths to the dryer when the wash cycle ends. Store bought solutions you can use a store bought solution like valterra s rv awning cleaner v88542 which is designed to remove dirt mold mildew and tree sap from your awning as well as condition the fabric if you use a store bought cleaner be sure that it is designed specifically for awning fabrics.

The whole awning can break off. On my machine that s heavy duty but check your washer s instructions. Dry on high heat for 45 minutes to finish knocking out the smell. Fixed aluminum awnings can help keep moisture from getting into your house particularly in troublesome areas like over garden beds or improperly graded ground.

If you ve got your rv awning up in the rain keep one corner lower than the others so the water will run off rather than collect. Keep the cap on cut off the bottom and with a razor knife cut a slice up one side. Slide the plastic bottle over the end of the awning to keep the wind blowing rain inside the ends. Peroxide is another solution safer but a bit less effective.

If it just rained you can skip the need to hose down the awning. Avoid solutions that are oil based caustic or abr. Your awning tube can bend under the weight of all of that water or even worse. Using a brush with soft bristles to scrub off stubborn stains by cleaning both the sides of the awning is also highly recommended.