FOSTER AWNING & CANVAS,INC

 

FABRIC AWNING CARE

  

 

What can I do to keep my awnings in great shape?

One of the most important things that you can do to keep your awnings looking like new is to keep them as clean as you possibly can. We suggest that a couple of times a year, on a nice warm, sunny day, you take the pressure nozzle off of your garden hose, and by using your thumb only, you give the awnings a cool rinse. DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER, CLEANING CHEMICALS, OR HOT WATER. If the local birds admire your awning as much as you do and decide to leave a little something on your awning-don't worry. Just let the mess completely dry and then remove it by gently brushing the soiled area with a SOFT brush (such as an old toothbrush), then give the awning a cool rinse and let it dry. DO NOT SCRUB WET.

DO'S

DO keep your awnings clean. This is the best protection again mildew. Even on mildew resistant fabric, mildew can grow on accumulated dirt or foreign materials which remain on top or bottom surface and eventually damage or stain the fabric. We cannot be responsible for such damage.
DO wash down your awnings. If they are vinyl coated, brush lightly with a cloth or soft brush. You can use a mild soap, but rinse thoroughly and immediately.
DO hose your awning with clean water occasionally, every month or so. We recommend that you do this on a hot sunny day.
DO keep the underside of your awnings clean, simply brush with a clean household broom.
DO keep tree limbs, shrubbery and vines away from the awnings, many brushes contain an acid which can be harmful to your awnings.
DO check the condition of awning frames, Rust is not likely to form, but if it should it might cause deterioration or staining of the fabric. Advise your awning dealer if framework needs attention

DON'T

DON'T fold or roll the awning in cold temperatures.
DON'T drag your awning across any abrasive surfaces, such as cement, asphalt.
DON'T get insect spray on the fabric as some solutions may impair the water repellency of the fabric and cause staining.
DON'T allow water to collect on the awnings as it may cause stretching and staining.
DON'T overlook small rips or tears. If a sharp object punctures the fabric, it can be expertly repaired.
DON'T wash your awnings with a harsh or strong solution or scrub vigorously.
DON'T force or yank your awnings when raising or lowering them. Do it gradually.
DON'T store awnings 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.
DON'T permit leaves, twigs, dirt, etc. to remain on your awnings as they might cause a staining of the fabric.

DON'T cook or have fires under your awnings

DON'T forget to call Foster Awning with your questions
                 

  

 		  

 

 

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