mrwindow 14 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 New guy on board, first post ... go easy. I searched high / low for algae cleaning threads, found none. A potential customer on a residential home called me the other day to look at few of his canvas awnings covered with algae and heavily solid dirt that he wished cleaned. (3 yrs since last clean'n) Also, may need color restoring I think. I've cleaned canvas before, except they were only covered w / surface dirt. Tony C from A+, these are like two of the four you cleaned. Any ideas, on what cleaning products to use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Please go to your MY CONTROLS and add your signature.... :) Perhaps you should use a color safe detergent, a scrub brush and a garden hose. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CedarSam 16 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 I've cleaned one just like this. I used a mild detergent and added a little "Dawn."....then "Shout" in the bottle with a scrub brush on the cap and lots of elbow grease. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwindow 14 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Please go to your MY CONTROLS and add your signature.... :)I did add my sig btw, prior to the post. Not sure why it did not take then but it did now. ARS replied this morning, to the pic's. Thought someone else could use this info as well, besides me. "The awnings appear to be Sunbrella (Burgundy #4631). They clean up real nice with Universal Fabric cleaner used full strength ( with 2 ounces of Stain Magic mixed in per gallon). Apply it to dry fabric from the bottom up. On the real ugly awnings more than 1 scrubbing will be needed. They should be sealed with Fabric Weatherizer to keep future cleanings easier. When done properly they should clean up to the point that coloring would not be needed. Resurfacing Compound would be used to colorize the fabric and the white trim." Edited September 14, 2009 by mrwindow added reply to share Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwindow 14 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Also sent to WINSOL, awaiting their reply. Found this on their maintenance page ... Hope it helps some of you others. AWNING CLEANING MADE EASY Vinyl & Fabric awning cleaning and sealing\maintenance Edited September 14, 2009 by mrwindow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwindow 14 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Great advice and cleaning product usage! They all cleaned up great, final water proofing application applied today. Will take more pic's to post ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
