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CARE OF FABRIC AWNINGS The life of and looks of your awnings depend a great deal on the way you use them, and how often you care for them. Your awning is made from a synthetic fabric and is the finest awning fabric available. Even the most durable materials require a certain amount of care, and fabric awnings are no exception. However, with only the minimum amount of attention, your awnings will remain bright and serviceable for a long period of time. The following Do's and Dont's are presented to help you in the proper care of your awning. The life and beauty of an awning can be preserved by following these suggestions and tips.
| Some Do's | And Don'ts |
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Do keep your awnings clean. This is the best protection against mildew. Even on mildew resistant fabric, mildew can grow on accumulated dirt or foreign materials which will remain on the top or bottom surface and eventually stain the fabric. We cannot be responsible for such damage. |
Do
Not fold
or roll in extreme cold temperatures.
Do Not drag your awning across an abrasive surface such as a cement drive. |
| Do wash your awnings; if they are vinyl coated, brush lightly with a cloth or soft brush. You can use mild soap, but rinse thoroughly and immediately. | Do Not get insect spray on the fabric, as some solutions may impair the water repellency of the fabric and cause staining. |
| Do hose your awnings down occasionally, every month or so with a garden hose. We recommend to do this on a hot, sunny day. | Do Not allow water to stand on the awnings, causing pocketing and possible stretching. |
| Do keep the underside of your awning clean by simply brushing with a clean household broom. Mildew will not attach to a clean awning. | Do Not overlook small rips or tears. If a sharp object punctures the fabric, it can be expertly repaired. |
| Do keep shrubbery and vines away from the awnings, as many bushes contain an acid which can be harmful to your awnings. | Do Not wash your awnings with a harsh or strong solution, or scrub too vigorously with an abrasive cleaner. |
| Docheck the condition of awning frames. Rust is not likely to form, but if it should, it might cause deterioration or staining of the fabric. | Do Not force or yank your awnings when raising or lowering them, do it gradually. |
| Do pull your drop awnings up in excessive wind conditions. Not doing so may not only damage the fabric but will result in costly service calls. | Do Not charcoal grill under the awning. |
| Do inquire about the low cost of having your awning frames recovered with bright new fabrics when present awnings are beyond repair. | Do Not store awnings when when damp or wet. Mildew is a fabric's greatest foe and is caused by dampness. Mildew may grow on the surface of a damp awning and permanently stain the fabric. |
| Do Not permit leaves or twigs to stain the fabric |
CARE OF FABRIC AWNINGS The life of and looks of your awnings depend a great deal on the way you use them, and how often you care for them. Your awning is made from a synthetic fabric and is the finest awning fabric available. Even the most durable materials require a certain amount of care, and fabric awnings are no exception. However, with only the minimum amount of attention, your awnings will remain bright and serviceable for a long period of time. The following Do's and Dont's are presented to help you in the proper care of your awning. The life and beauty of an awning can be preserved by following these suggestions and tips. Some Do's And Don'ts Do keep your awnings clean. This is the best protection against mildew. Even on mildew resistant fabric, mildew can grow on accumulated dirt or foreign materials which will remain on the top or bottom surface and eventually stain the fabric. We cannot be responsible for such damage. Do Not fold or roll in extreme cold temperatures. Do Not drag your awning across an abrasive surface such as a cement drive. Do wash your awnings; if they are vinyl coated, brush lightly with a cloth or soft brush. You can use mild soap, but rinse thoroughly and immediately. Do Not get insect spray on the fabric, as some solutions may impair the water repellency of the fabric and cause staining. Do hose your awnings down occasionally, every month or so with a garden hose. We recommend to do this on a hot, sunny day. Do Not allow water to stand on the awnings, causing pocketing and possible stretching. Do keep the underside of your awning clean by simply brushing with a clean household broom. Mildew will not attach to a clean awning. Do Not overlook small rips or tears. If a sharp object punctures the fabric, it can be expertly repaired. Do keep shrubbery and vines away from the awnings, as many bushes contain an acid which can be harmful to your awnings. Do Not wash your awnings with a harsh or strong solution, or scrub too vigorously with an abrasive cleaner. Docheck the condition of awning frames. Rust is not likely to form, but if it should, it might cause deterioration or staining of the fabric. Do Not force or yank your awnings when raising or lowering them, do it gradually. Do pull your drop awnings up in excessive wind conditions. Not doing so may not only damage the fabric but will result in costly service calls. Do Not charcoal grill under the awning. Do inquire about the low cost of having your awning frames recovered with bright new fabrics when present awnings are beyond repair. Do Not store awnings when when damp or wet. Mildew is a fabric's greatest foe and is caused by dampness. Mildew may grow on the surface of a damp awning and permanently stain the fabric. Do Not permit leaves or twigs to stain the fabric