Bleaching and pressure washing are two of the common methods that people turn to when they re faced with outdoor growths such as moss lichen algae or mold and mildew.
Best way to clean cloth awnings.
Pour cool or lukewarm water into a bucket.
Years of stains from algae mold and mildew will rinse away.
Before applying detergent brush the awnings to remove larger debris dead bugs and clumps of dirt that may have settled on them.
Set up an appropriate size ladder to reach the awning.
Then you can scrub off the mildew and rinse off the bleach.
But if you use bleach on your awning you will either have to take it down to scrub it or climb around on a ladder and scrub the awning.
Add 3 ounces of a mild laundry soap such as the kind used for baby.
Simply spray on 30 seconds outdoor cleaner wait a bit then hose off.
Mildew on a vinyl awning can be cleaned with diluted bleach vinegar and baking soda or a store bought antimicrobial.
Mix a cleaning solution with 1 gallon 3 8 l of water and cup 59 ml of mild liquid soap.
Soak the awning with clean water.
Soak the awning with the cleaning solution and let it sit for 15.
How to clean canvas awnings step 1.
Either remove the awning from its frame or set up a ladder to reach the top of the awning.
Correctly position the ladder s feet and lock into place.
For easier reach use a long handled pressure washer brush.
Gently brush a mild detergent over the entire surface of the awnings.