How to maintain awnings at home to extend their lifespan? Take note!
The fabrics or textiles in our homes that are most exposed to the sun, rain, and stains are our terrace awnings, where they spend hours and hours exposed to the elements. If you have a high-quality awning and want to maintain it at home to make it last longer, our tips will help you. Accessing the awning is sometimes difficult to clean. Furthermore, the composition of the fabric—responsible for its strength, flexibility, and durability—leads to doubts and questions about which products to use and how to use them without damaging our awning. Our team of technicians will answer any questions and assist you with some tips to better preserve the fabrics and structures of your awning.
How long does an awning last?
Well, it depends on many things: the installation area, humidity, care, temperature, whether or not it has a box, but according to experts, we can almost say that an awning can last about five years in optimal condition ; and about ten with some loss of color and tension, although this always depends on how we care for it, the weather conditions, or the level of humidity.”
Simple tricks and zero humidity
Most awning fabrics are made from solution-dyed acrylic fiber, and with this composition, no special or durable product is needed to remove dirt. “A vacuum cleaner or broom is sufficient to remove dust, and a brush, water, and a mild neutral soap are sufficient for stains. Never use an abrasive product, as this can damage the fabric or remove the treatments it has received to make it waterproof and dirt-repellent.” Furthermore, our professionals assure that we should let the fabric dry completely with the awning fully unrolled, and not roll it back up until it is dry. This will clearly prevent the buildup of moisture inside and its deterioration, as mold stains are almost impossible to remove.
Ideal accessories for awning maintenance
Today, our sensors installed next to awnings are a great help in improving their conservation. There are sun, rain, and wind sensors. Strong winds are another enemy, “because they could unbalance or deform the canvas.” This way, thanks to the additional sensors, we don’t have to constantly be aware of the various inclement weather conditions.
Which awning system is the best ally for its conservation?
The best system if you want your awning to last much longer is to choose a cassette awning . This option is ideal because it consists of a perfectly designed aluminum box with aesthetic finishes that houses the entire canvas and awning structure. This way, everything is neatly stored and protected even when you’re outdoors.
We recommend the Markilux box awning option , such as its MX-3 or 6000 models . We love this idea and recommend it to all our customers because they last much longer and require almost no maintenance.
If your awning is large, our technicians recommend motorizing it this way. This is much more convenient and responds perfectly to sensor commands. You can program it and decide the times your awning opens, allowing you to enjoy a cool microclimate when you get home.
When to see a professional?
When home awning maintenance is no longer sufficient, we should consult a professional when we have doubts about how to clean stains or dirt. It may be because the awning is at a considerable height and we cannot physically reach it to clean it. Professionals and technicians are the ones who can truly assess the condition of the awning, the hardware, and its functioning, as well as check for tears or damage over time.
At Mk Toldos, we arranged an on-site appointment to inspect the awning and decide on the best solution. “Most damage is repairable. A broken canvas or broken hardware doesn’t require a complete replacement.”
For more specific information or questions, we recommend that you contact us .
