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03-09-2016, 08:51 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Canal Fulton
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #17708
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cleaning awning? ?
Have been in Florida this winter and have pollen allover our awning.
Does anyone have a way to clean it and reccomendations on cleaning products?
Thanks,
Dennis B.
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03-09-2016, 10:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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I use the same car washing soap with wax in it that I use to wash the Montana. I do add a small amount of bleach to the awning water and it helps with the white underside. Any good mild detergent should work fine. Do not use any that has a citrus smell.
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03-09-2016, 11:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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Try a little bleach and water. Wet it down roll it up for about 30 minutes. Roll it out hose it down.
Lynwood
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03-09-2016, 11:23 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Vista
Posts: 343
M.O.C. #4075
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I tape a few Mr. Clean erasers to a squeegee and then dry with a large towel. Then condition with a conditioner.
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03-09-2016, 12:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Brookings
Posts: 313
M.O.C. #18275
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I open it up....use a spray bottle with a little bleach and Dawn dish soap. Spray it on the underside....roll it up for about 20-30 minutes.....hose it off.
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03-09-2016, 12:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
M.O.C. #7992
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I do the same as mlh and cpaulsen but when I roll it out after the soak period I hit top and bottom with the same brush I scrub the sides with. Then I rinse it off. Seems to get rid of any light stains I've picked up. Jim
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03-09-2016, 12:58 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I also use the same wash/wax product I wash the rig with.
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03-09-2016, 01:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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I use Simple Green...if you use a bleach mix, don't get it on the Montana.
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03-09-2016, 05:38 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Haven't had to clean ours since we bought it but we used to open our old one up, spray Awesome on the underside and the top, then roll it up and let it set for about twenty to thirty minutes, unrolled it, scrubbed it down with a long handled brush we us to wash the unit, then hose it off.
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03-10-2016, 07:03 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Canal Fulton
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #17708
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Thanks everyone, it sounds easy enough. I might skip the gym the day I do it, don't think I will need a shoulder and arm workout! I appreciate you advise!
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03-10-2016, 07:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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Spray it down roll it up and you won't get much of a workout.
Lynwood
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03-10-2016, 02:11 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Ellensburg
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #17637
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I asked that very question to one of the owners of Care Free of Colorado awnings He said " mix Dawn brand dish soap one part water and 10 parts water. Spray it on and roll up the awning for about an hour.. Then unroll, gently scrub with your car wash brush and rinse. Repeat if needed". That worked! Important to,do it on a.cool day and moderate temperatures.
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03-12-2016, 05:25 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Riverside
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #14426
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by cpaulsen
I open it up....use a spray bottle with a little bleach and Dawn dish soap. Spray it on the underside....roll it up for about 20-30 minutes.....hose it off.
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X2..done this for a long time, works great.
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03-13-2016, 06:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 534
M.O.C. #13378
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For stubborn stains use a Mr. Clean Magic Erase Sponge -- it works like magic!
Don't use a high pressure washer, and don't ask me how i know.....
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03-15-2016, 06:29 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Bellevue
Posts: 15
M.O.C. #15820
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30 Second cleaner, works like a charm. Don't get any on you.
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03-15-2016, 08:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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I use Dawn and Oxyclean in a bucket of Hot Water and A long handled brush if really dirty I will spray like others and roll up and soak. Oxyclean a lot safer then bleach. I have done a number on my lawn and jeans using bleach.
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03-26-2016, 07:57 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: New Port Richey
Posts: 438
M.O.C. #14092
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Hobos3
I asked that very question to one of the owners of Care Free of Colorado awnings He said " mix Dawn brand dish soap one part water and 10 parts water. Spray it on and roll up the awning for about an hour.. Then unroll, gently scrub with your car wash brush and rinse. Repeat if needed". That worked! Important to,do it on a.cool day and moderate temperatures.
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mix Dawn brand dish soap one part water and 10 parts water.?????
I'm guessing one part soap and 10 parts water?
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