Awning cleaner...what do you use???

[smlranger]

I need to wash the awning and de-mildew it. Last time I washed it, I put some bleach in with my car wash and it did a great job but I have been warned not to use bleach on the vinyl.

Just wondering what some of you folks use to get your's clean....

[smlranger]

I need to wash the awning and de-mildew it. Last time I washed it, I put some bleach in with my car wash and it did a great job but I have been warned not to use bleach on the vinyl.

Just wondering what some of you folks use to get your's clean....

[FLYTYER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by smlranger:
I need to wash the awning and de-mildew it. Last time I washed it, I put some bleach in with my car wash and it did a great job but I have been warned not to use bleach on the vinyl.

Just wondering what some of you folks use to get your's clean.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I use a Rug and Uphostery cleaner that has OxyClean in it...about 1/4 cup per gallon of water and a soft bristle brush on a extended pole. I have sprayed it on and I have just dipped the brush in it and scrubbed away, then rinse with a hose. I only clean small areas at a time and rinse thoroughly. I never let the cleaner dry on the awning. I do this when it is in the shade or it is not very hot outside.

To lessen any harm to the vinyl, what one uses must be as mild as possible.

[Titanfan]

Not sure about the bleach on vinyl but I use a mixture of bleach and water. I soak down the top with a pumpgarden sprayer. Roll it up wet. Wash the coach. Unroll and rinse both sides and let it dry before rolling back up. Works great and shines like new.

[Clay L]

I have an A&E, don't remember the model #, but the manual says not to use bleach.
I use an awning cleaner made by Thetford that claims to renew the UV protection. It sprays on and with a little brushing and rinsing does a good job.