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feeblecat

21/8/2016 at 7:02pm
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Hi, whats the best way to clean the awning? What do you use? Ours is covered in green stuff - looks horrid. Last year I tried just cleaning it with hot soapy liquid but didn't make much difference.

feeblecat

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Anyone?

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I have heard that Fenwicks is good but have not tried it myself, luckily mine has never got that bad yet, fingers crossed.

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Kelper

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I have used Isabella awning cleaner ... came up like new

checkley1973

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make sure you re proof it after you have finished cleaning or it will likely leak. Most cleaners and soap will remove the waterproof coating too

feeblecat

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Thanks folks.

shaggy2000

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Any good tent cleaner would do I would think, just make sure to reproof it with something like Fabsil or Fabsil Gold.

Kelper

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Sorry ... but do not reproof automatically.

First, soak your awning ... at least twice ... then, if it's still leaking, apply proofing.

Canvas threads will expand when wet and fill holes ... but can take a couple of 'wettings' to get there.

Ronni54

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Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 23/8/2016
Sorry ... but do not reproof automatically.

First, soak your awning ... at least twice ... then, if it's still leaking, apply proofing.

Canvas threads will expand when wet and fill holes ... but can take a couple of 'wettings' to get there.

Kelper, sorry for being a bit thick here but are you saying that it may not need reproofing after using awning cleaner? Just about to do ours tomorrow as it is on a seasonal pitch so is quite grubby in places and would be really happy if we didn't have to reproof it afterwards!

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The sailing fraternity use a product called Wet and Forget on their sails.not cheap but google the web site for info.I used it to get rid of mold spores on the canvas skins of my aircraft,

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I just use a pressure washer, only water, on a wide broom spread and stood with the lance a far way back but close enough to shift the muck, does a brilliant job if you take care and take your time, never had issues with loosing its waterproofing either

Ronni54

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Quote: Originally posted by marg6 on 17/10/2016
I just use a pressure washer, only water, on a wide broom spread and stood with the lance a far way back but close enough to shift the muck, does a brilliant job if you take care and take your time, never had issues with loosing its waterproofing either

Thanks marg6. I tried this today on an Isbella awning which has been used for 8 months a year on a sesonal pitch for the last 5 years. Worked really well!

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impressive isn't it? suddenly the edging appearing white again lol just wait til tomorrow when its all dried out properly, get your sunglasses out time! lol

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