How do you clean rust from an awning and how do you care for it?

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Due to its constant exposure to the weather, it is common for rust to accumulate on the various elements of an awning.

In areas with more aggressive environments, such as very close to the sea, or in high mountains, this will be more common. In any case, taking special care will be very important to maintain the proper functioning of our awning.

How to proceed in the elimination of the oxide of an awning?

Although in some occasions, the cleaning of the oxide in an awning can be a somewhat complicated task, mainly when this one is embedded in zones of more difficult access, if we followed these advices on how to clean the oxide of an awning and what care takes, we will make sure to prolong the life of the same one, as well as one of its suitable aesthetic aspect.

• By applying oils and lubricating products to the metal parts and elements of the awning, we will help to repel moisture and corrosion, which are the result of the combined action of oxygen and water.
• Another question is the previous treatment with which many manufacturers of awnings equip to the product. It is worthwhile to find out about this when you buy it, and perhaps pay a little more, but for better results in the medium and long term. 
• We must use anti-corrosion products for cleaning the awning. In this way, we will be able to minimize the negative impact that such products can have on it.
• When the rust has already appeared, what we should do is sand it down and clean off the rust with a cloth soaked in vinegar.
• On occasions when it is difficult to remove the rust with sandpaper, we can use a wire brush, or even a wire brush disc accessory for the drill, if access is possible with this tool. 
• Oil of Vaseline will be very suitable to apply in the areas where we have already removed the rust. This will serve as protection for the rust to reappear.
•  Where there is no way to remove the rust with any means, we can try to paint the area directly with some paint rich in anti-corrosive components. This will neutralize the action of the existing rust and prevent it from reappearing.