Auto Guide Awnings > Care Instructions

Canvas Awnings

• Avoid rolling up the canvas when wet.
• Roll up your awning in windy or stormy weather.
• If your awning does get wet, roll out fully to dry as soon as possible.
• Do not allow dirt, leaf litter, bird droppings to remain on the canvas.
• Hose the canvas on a hot day to remove any dust and grime.
• Occasionally extend the awning fully down to even out the material.
• Recoat annually with a water repellant treatment.
• Some shrinkage over time is normal as canvas contains cotton.

Pitch Control Awnings

• Retract awning in strong winds heavy rain.
• Only pitch awning when extended half way making sure the awning is level.
• Always clean hardware of awning to prevent corrosion.
• Spray joints and all working pars with a anti-corrosive, lubricant spray.
• For electronic awnings with a sun and wind sensor, always check that wind. sensor is clear of all debris and able to rotate freely.
• Protect motors with a box or cassette.
• Clean fabric regularly - pitch awning to 45 degrees and hose surface. Refer to cleaning instructions below.

Fabric Awnings

• Avoid rolling up the awning when wet.
• Roll up your awning in windy or stormy weather.
• If your awning does get wet, roll out fully to dry as soon as possible.
• Avoid pools of water laying on the fabric.
• Do not allow dirt, dust, grime, leaf litter and bird matter to remain on the fabric.
• Cleaning should be done by lightly sponging with warm water and a mild natural soap, rinse thoroughly to remove soap.
• Hosing the fabric occasionally on a hot day is also beneficial to the appearance of the fabric.
• Do not scrub the fabric.
• Do not use soap powder, concentrated soaps, detergents or cleaning fluids.
• Recoat with water repellant treatment at least every 12 months.
• Should mildew spots develop on the fabric refer to cleaning instructions below.

Cleaning Instructions

• Brush with soft broom regularly to remove any dust.
• Wash monthly with one part white king to four parts water.
• Never roll upawnings whilst wet - allow time to dry completely