Awning Cleaning | Milwaukee, WI
Awnings can add a lovely aesthetic to the outside of any home or building, but at the end of the day, they are outdoors. So they get dirty and gross looking. The Milwaukee sun, heat, rain, snow, hail and more can cause staining and even damage without proper care. Awning cleaning not only improves the appearance of your home, it can preserve the life of your awnings and canopies.
If you need your awnings cleaned, give us a call today for a free quote.
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Looking for some DIY instructions, try these…
How to Clean Window Awnings
Window awnings are a excellent way to control intense sun exposure while adding a decorative element to any home or business. To ensure awnings look great for years to come, they will require a occasional cleaning and maintenance. For awnings with light dirt buildup, the cleaning process is relatively simple, without having to take down the awnings. Follow these easy instructions for cleaning window awnings.
Items Needed:
- Soft bristle brush with a removable long handle (brushes designed to wash trucks or campers work great)
- Five gallon bucket
- Dish soap without hand moisturizers
- Garden hose
- Cleaning rags
- Sturdy ladder
Getting Started
Using the soft bristle brush while dry, brush away all loose debris from both the top and underneath sides of the awning. Rinse the top side with water to remove any debris still left.
Fill your bucket partway with warm water, then place a few drops of dish soap in it. Dip the brush into the soapy water and scrub the entire top surface of the awning. If parts of the awning are difficult to reach, attach the long handle. Scrub well, working the soapy water into the fabric.
Wait ten minutes to allow the soap to soak into the fabric to lift out the stains and dirt. Rinse well with water until the water runs clean and the soap is completely removed.
Underside
Using the water hose, spray the underside of the awning, making sure the stream is not too strong as to rip or damage the awning material. Dip a cleaning rag or brush into the soapy water, whichever is easier to use, being sure to apply soapy water around all the edges. Rinse well with clean water from the hose.
Stubborn Stains
After letting dry, inspect the awning for remaining stains. If stains persist, use a stain removal product specialized for the material that your awning is made of, following the instructions from the manufacturer. Rinse with clear water.
If the stubborn stains are grease or tar from roof-water runoff, a commercial fabric degreaser made be needed to remove the stain.
As always, Best Handyman is here to answer your questions and help with any and all home projects. Call (414) 777-0057 for your FREE quote today!