How to take care of your awning

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When you have an awning, you have a responsibility. Although the awnings of quality are manufactured to last a long time and withstand many conditions, we must take care of the awning so that it has a longer operating life and we can take advantage of its qualities for the maximum possible time.

Tips to take care of the awning

Did you know that dirt as well as disfiguring its appearance can negatively influence its performance? If we do not want this to happen, we must clean it periodically whenever possible. It does not mean that we have to clean it every day, but it is advisable to do it once a week.

Warm water and neutral soap are the products that we will have to use to remove stains that it may have. We should never use chemical or abrasive products because the awning fabric may be damaged.

After cleaning, do not pick it up until it is dry. Otherwise, we will be favoring that mold may appear. The same happens when it’s going to rain. It is best to pick it up before it starts or when the season of the year is not favorable.

Never forget to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, who knows your product perfectly and knows how to take care of it at all times. We must consult the professionals what are the aspects to take into account in relation to their care and maintenance.

If we talk about care and maintenance, we must also periodically check its operation. We must control that the arms are well leveled at all times, that the canvas is not deformed or any other aspect that does not agree with the proper functioning of the awning.

With just a simple care and having a high quality awning, you can take advantage of this device for a long time, recovering the investment made.