How to clean an awning, canvas or pergola in simple steps

There are several types of awnings, balcony, window, pergola, etc. And depending on its material, cleaning will be done in one way or another, but the most common is that the awnings are made of synthetic canvas, since it is a very resistant material to remain outside. But this type of material is also the one that tends to accumulate the most dirt. That is why you should know how to clean a canvas awning to always have it in perfect condition.

How to clean an awning in a simple way:

1. Get a detergent of any brand but that is neutral, and mix it with water.

2. Add this mixture to a cotton cloth and wring it out so that it is not excessively soaked. Once the cloth is wet, rub the outside of the awning with it. It affects the areas that have accumulated a greater dirtiness.

3. Now take another cotton cloth and moisten it with just water. Pass it all over the outside of the awning to remove any traces of dirt and detergent that may have remained.

4. Finally, let it dry in the open air.

How to remove mold from an awning:

It is very common for awnings to accumulate mold both on the outside and on the inside. The fact of being located outdoors causes verdigris to be generated by the rains and humidity accumulated during the year.

But don't worry, here's how to clean an awning and remove all the mold that has accumulated on it.

First, moisten the entire surface of the awning, both the outside and the inside.

Use a special product to eliminate mold, in our hardware stores you can find different brands. Apply a little product on a damp cloth and rub those areas that have been most affected by verdigris. Please note that you should not rub too hard to avoid damaging the awning material.

Let the product act for the time indicated by the manufacturer.

Once that time has elapsed, rinse the entire surface of the awning with water and let it dry. The mold will be gone!

Advice to follow: never roll up the awning when it is still wet, this way you will avoid the mold that we hate so much. In this process you can also use the steam cleaner to properly disinfect the area with the heat that this device gives off.

Tips to keep it clean all year round:

Now that you know how to clean an awning, pergola or outdoor canvas, it will be very interesting for you to continue reading to learn all the keys to keeping it clean throughout the year. This way you will avoid having to clean it so thoroughly every summer.

You will prevent dirt from accumulating excessively if you brush the awning regularly. You can do it once a month and you should always use a soft bristle brush to avoid damaging the material.

Before cleaning the awning, remove any solid dirt that may have adhered to it. For example, bird droppings should be removed as soon as possible, they can remove the color of your awning and damage the material.

It is convenient that you use only neutral detergents, otherwise the chemicals that these types of products usually contain can be very harmful to the fabric of the awning.

 Don't forget the inside of the awning, it is less exposed but can also be damaged. Clean it whenever you clean the outside.

Whenever it rains, try to pick up the awning so that it does not accumulate moisture.

 Do not forget to make sure that the awning is dry whenever you are going to roll it up, otherwise the dreaded mold will appear.

Now you know how to clean an awning, canvas or pergola and keep it in perfect condition throughout the year.

We hope we have helped you!