Awning Repair, Cleaning

Awning repair is a key factor in maintaining your awning. If your awning is broken or bent, it will not function as it should and this can cause other problems with the awning. If you see your retractable awning doesn’t work properly or your stationary awning is broken or coming loose from the building, we can come a repair the problem so it doesn’t get worse or become an unsafe situation. Awning cleaning depending on the environment, some awnings can become quite soiled. We can clean your awnings, canopies and other outdoor fabric items, bringing them to an almost new look and re-applying a protective coating. When it’s time for a thorough cleaning, Sunbrella fabrics can be cleaned while still on an awning frame or, size permitting, they can be removed to aid in the cleaning of stubborn stains or for professional cleaning. When it’s time for a thorough cleaning, Sunbrella fabrics can be cleaned while still on an awning frame or, size permitting, they can be removed to aid in the cleaning of stubborn stains or for professional cleaning.

General or Light Cleaning
To clean Sunbrella fabric while still on an awning frame:

1. Brush off loose dirt.
2. Hose down.
3. Prepare a cleaning solution of water and mild soap such as Woolite or Dawn dishwashing liquid.
4. Use a soft bristle brush to clean.
5. Allow cleaning solution to soak into the fabric.
6. Rinse thoroughly until all soap residue is removed.
7. Air dry.
8. May not require re-treatment depending on the age of the fabric.
If stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted bleach/soap mixture for spot cleaning of mildew. For roof run-off or other similar stains, a strong degreaser may be required (see our Stain Chart for specific recommendations).