Awnings and retractable awnings look great on many styles of Sydney homes. Awnings can create extra outdoor living spaces and can keep your home cool and shaded all through the long summer months. But how do you make sure that you get the most from your awning and keep it in the same condition as the day it was installed?
Cleaning: If you take good care of your awnings they can last for up to ten years. That’s lots of lazy Sunday afternoons spent out on the deck under the retractable awnings of your Sydney home. So how do you go about keeping your awnings clean and stain-free?
- Regularly rinse them with a hose every two to three months to stop dirt building up. Don’t forget the underside!
- Clean off bird and bat droppings immediately. The acid in the droppings can cause stains
- Keep the gutters above your awnings clean so runoff doesn’t spill onto the fabric
- Get rid of any standing water on your awning as it can stain and stretch the fabric
- Find out if the fabric of your awning has a suitable stain guard spray that you can use after cleaning
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- Keep plants away from awnings as some plants have acids that can damage the awning fabric
- Try and avoid spraying insect repellant too close to awnings as the chemicals can stain the fabric, as well as making it less water resistant
- Avoid wetting the metal frame, particularly with sprinkler. Also, remember to dry off the frame if you wash the awning fabric while it is still on it to avoid rusting
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- Every year, check your awnings for signs of rust
- Repair any tears or rips as soon as possible. They can go from small to enormous very quickly
If you follow these simple tips the awnings of your Sydney home will last for a very long time in an excellent condition.
If you are interested in awnings in Sydney, visit Davonne or call us on (02) 8355 4040.
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