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Old 05-26-2016, 12:32 PM
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Default RV awning cleaning.

Have got some mildew buildup on the underside of the RV awning, and was wondering what you use to clean it? I tried to use the pressure washer but it didn't remove any of it.
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Old 05-26-2016, 12:43 PM
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I just use Mr Clean in some hot water with a boat brush. The brush has very soft bristles so won't scratch anything. I use the same thing on the sides and roof as well then just give it all a rinse with the hose.
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Old 05-26-2016, 01:20 PM
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Borax and water (~1 cup per 5L) will do the trick. Test it on a out of site area to make sure it won't bleach your awning. Soft bristle brush to scrub rinse clean with water.
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Old 05-26-2016, 01:58 PM
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TSP. Rince really well.
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Old 05-26-2016, 02:50 PM
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Spray Nine
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Old 05-26-2016, 03:17 PM
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Spray 9 and a long handled brush
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Old 05-26-2016, 03:36 PM
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Spray 9 and hot water with a scrub brush. I bought a used trailer last fall and awning was just horrible. Spent a rainy day scrubbing and it came out clean.
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Old 05-26-2016, 05:11 PM
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Bleach, mix at 25% with water spray on and rinse off.
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Old 05-26-2016, 05:49 PM
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I used our p/w on a low soft spray to wet the awning. Then I used a pail with water and the awning cleaner (from CT) mixed and a soft scrub brush and washed the underside and top, cleaned off with p/w and did it again.

Our awning come out nice and clean.

I used at roof cleaner as well and it took off a lot of the grime, bird droppings . Cleaned roof decently.
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Old 05-26-2016, 10:00 PM
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Bleach, mix at 25% with water spray on and rinse off.
That's what I do, I spray it on with a weed sprayer, roll the awning back up, let it sit for 1/2 hour and rinse, the awning is as white as can be.
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Old 05-27-2016, 06:56 PM
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Home Harware got a solution-28$. My friend used a bottle for the entire exterior of his motorhome 32' long
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Old 05-27-2016, 07:25 PM
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Home Harware got a solution-28$. My friend used a bottle for the entire exterior of his motorhome 32' long


$28 would buy about 14 bottles of bleach.
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Old 05-27-2016, 07:33 PM
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$28 would buy about 14 bottles of bleach.
would $28 buy more bleach or more Borax?
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Old 10-16-2021, 08:49 AM
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I use 303 Fabric Guard cleaner then spray more protection.
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Old 10-16-2021, 09:30 AM
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spray 9 or Mr. clean

or diluted bleach or tsp

warm water

long handled soft brush

scrub with............ elbow grease

rinse

repeat

easy peasy....

or


get the misses to do it
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Old 10-16-2021, 09:31 AM
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Spray Nine and Mr Clean sponges
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Old 10-16-2021, 10:45 AM
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That's what I do, I spray it on with a weed sprayer, roll the awning back up, let it sit for 1/2 hour and rinse, the awning is as white as can be.
I like the way you think...Roll it back up and let the solution work...it will stay moist and even make clean up easier....right on..
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Old 10-16-2021, 11:54 AM
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Another vote for spray nine and a soft brush!

I like the idea of rolling it up and soaking it... Wish I thought of that before putting my rig away this Fall!
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Magic Eraser.
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That's what I do, I spray it on with a weed sprayer, roll the awning back up, let it sit for 1/2 hour and rinse, the awning is as white as can be.
Work smarter not harder!! That's a great idea.
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I used our p/w on a low soft spray to wet the awning. Then I used a pail with water and the awning cleaner (from CT) mixed and a soft scrub brush and washed the underside and top, cleaned off with p/w and did it again.

Our awning come out nice and clean.

I used at roof cleaner as well and it took off a lot of the grime, bird droppings . Cleaned roof decently.
This This works well
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Old 10-16-2021, 07:04 PM
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As already mentioned no fancy cleaner needed here. Just Spray 9 and a soft brush. That s##t cleans everything and very well without hurting the surfaces.
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You all need to try this stuff works way better then spray 9. I mean it makes your awning look brand new again. Spray it on let it soak a few minutes soft brush and rinse off. This stuff is unreal. I bought mine at Gregg’s Distributors.


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You all need to try this stuff works way better then spray 9. I mean it makes your awning look brand new again. Spray it on let it soak a few minutes soft brush and rinse off. This stuff is unreal. I bought mine at Gregg’s Distributors.


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Thanks, will have to give that a try in the spring!
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