Sunbrella Fabric Cleaner
How to clean your new acrylic awnings
The new awnings you purchased for your home are most likely made from a synthetic solution dyed acrylic fabric. The most recognizable brand name of this fabric is Sunbrella, other brand names are Dickson Constant, Recacril, Sattler, and Tempotest. All these fabrics have been treated during the manufacturing process with water repellants and mildew inhibitors. Cleaning the awnings will affect this treatment so it is a good idea to retreat the fabric once cleaning has been completed and fabric is dry. The following is a quick guide to effectively cleaning your awnings and treating them in order to ensure a long life for your awnings while looking great.
Step 1: Determine the fabric your awnings have been manufactured from. If they are any material other than solution dyed acrylic then do not use these instructions. Some of the other materials used in residential awnings include cotton, vinyl, and coated polyesters. If you have trouble determing the fabric your awnings are made from then call the manufacturer/installer and inquire. Most companies keep these records readily available.
Step 2: Be safe!! If you are going to clean the awnings while they are still on their frames make sure you use the proper ladders in order to reach the awnings. If you clean the awnings after you have taken them down for the season then make sure you clean them on a smooth clean surface.
Step 3: To clean the awning properly you will need a soft bristle brush. Preferably one with a telescoping handle. Mix a solution of Dawn dishwashing detergent ( or ivory snow ) and water to start with, this solution should take care of most of the common dirt found on awnings. Rinse the awning first to get the fabric wet and then brush the solution onto the awning, brush up and down and diagonally. Rinse well to ensure all detergent has been rinsed away.
For stubborn stains that remain on the awning following a basic cleaning you will need to use a different method and cleaning agents. The following are some of the most common stains found on awnings and the method used to get rid of these stains.
Mildew: Use 1 cup of bleach and 2 ounces of Dawn dishwashing liquid and one gallon of warm water. Let the solution soak into the fabric for 30 minutes and then follow the instructions above. Be careful to wear gloves and eye protection and be aware of whatever else is in the vicinity of your awning that could be affected by the bleach solution. With this method it is best to clean the awning away from the house, shrubbery, flowers , etc.
Tree sap: Use turpentine directly on the sap and then the solution of Dawn dishwashing liquid/water.
Bird droppings: Dry bird droppings can sometimes be lightly scraped away. Try this first if you can reach the offending birds parting gift. Once you have done this then attack the rest of it with Goo Gone Grease Cutter, Greased lightning or Clean Rite Purple Power.
Grease/Oil: Use a volatile solvent (acetone). Then use soap and water. Again as with any powerful cleaner be aware of what is around the awning. Also wear eye protection and gloves. As with any strong chemical follow the manufacturers recommendations regarding the safe handling of their product.
Step 4: After the awning has dried completely. Retreat your fabric with 303 Fabric Guard.
If you follow these steps you will prolong the life of your awnings while keeping them looking great.
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