How do you clean Calabana Cloth and Pee Gee fabric awnings?

It's always a good idea to hose down the top side of your awnings a couple of times a year on a warm sunny day. This will help to prevent surface dirt from collecting. If dirt does collect you risk the dreaded "green stains" (mildew). A clean awning will never mildew! Calabana Cloth fabric can be cleaned using any general purpose cleaner as long as it is not abrasive and does not have any petroleum products in them. First wet the top vinyl side to loosen the surface dirt then apply the soap. Use a non-abrasive sponge or rag to further remove the surface dirt. Rinse with clean water and let air dry. When cleaning large areas clean one panel of material at a time (from seam to seam). Pee Gee fabric really can not be cleaned that well. You can try wetting the top side of the fabric and using a non-abrasive sponge, brush or rag to loosen the dirt. Then rinse with clean water and let air dry. "Green stains" (mildew) usually can not be removed. Clean the underside of Calabana Cloth and Pee ...  more