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Cleaning Awnings (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Washed the three awnings on the drivers side of the coach.  I was able to get out all the black grease marks and all the dirt that was embedded in the fabric.  It took hours of scrubbing and washing but it was time well spent.  They now look like new.
Rick & Colleen
2003 U320 38'

Re: Cleaning Awnings (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Rick & Colleen –
Washed the three awnings on the drivers side of the coach.  I was able to get out all the black grease marks and all the dirt that was embedded in the fabric.  It took hours of scrubbing and washing but it was time well spent.  They now look like new.
                            We need to clean our awnings too. What did you guys use for a cleaner?

                                    D&D
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270

Re: Cleaning Awnings (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #2 –
We found a video on YouTube called Zip Dee Awning Fabric cleaning.  The recipe amounts we used was 1/2 cup dawn dish detergent, 1/4 cup of bleach and 1 gallon of water.  We have a small electric 1000 PSI high pressure water hose that we used to thoroughly rinse the solution off of the awning.
Rick & Colleen
2003 U320 38'

Re: Cleaning Awnings (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #3 –
I use a mild mixture of TSP in warm water. Never had a problem as long as not too concentrated. I use it for a lot of things, right Kent?? My awnings are a burgundy colour and no fading from it.
Rinse well after.
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
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treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Cleaning Awnings (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Dean & Dee –
                            We need to clean our awnings too. What did you guys use for a cleaner?

                                    D&D

My cleaners name is Bob I think.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Re: Cleaning Awnings (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #5 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
I use a mild mixture of TSP in warm water. Never had a problem as long as not too concentrated. I use it for a lot of things, right Kent?? My awnings are a burgundy colour and no fading from it.
Rinse well after.
John H
                                          Won't TSP remove the wax (if any) on your coach sidewalls? I have used it to remove the wax on my boats as part of the Red-Max pro application process.

              Dean
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270

Re: Cleaning Awnings (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #7 –
Dean, it may remove some but if you use it on the awning how will it get on the paint??
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Cleaning Awnings (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #8 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
Dean, it may remove some but if you use it on the awning how will it get on the paint??
John H
                      John I assure you I will get it everywhere.... :D Seriously though I think I will give it a try as I have some on hand. How much TSP do you use per gal. of water?

            Dean
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270

Re: Cleaning Awnings (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #9 –
Zip Dee recommends only a mild SOAP (not detergent) such as the old Ivory flakes on the Sunbrella awning material. In fact for years they have sold a mild soap for just this purpose. Stronger stuff can remove the weatherproofing.

Have you run TSP by the folks at Zip Dee?  800 338-2378
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Cleaning Awnings (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #10 –
I use the crystals as I found the liquid useless. 1 tblspoon to a gallon of warm water. and I use a car wash brush-but carefully, then rinse with hose. Have not lost waterproofing or colour.
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.