Cleaning an awning made easy:

Here's how!

Cleaning an awning made easy:

Here's how!

View of a terrace covered by the MX-3 awning with yellow fabric cover.
The markilux 970 with LED-Line in the cassette and a light fabric on a roof terrace at night.

Cleaning the markilux awning:
Tips and instructions for long-lasting solar protection

Your markilux awning provides you with reliable shade and transforms your patio into an oasis of well-being. Proper care and cleaning is essential to ensure that you can enjoy your solar protection for a long time. In this guide, you will learn how to clean your markilux awning gently and effectively and which cleaning agents are best suited. Your awning will shine in new splendor and be ready for the next sunny season!

How to keep your awning clean and durable

Awnings offer protection from the sun and rain, but are themselves exposed to the weather. Over time, this can cause unsightly mildew stains, mold and soiling from plants or birds. However, with the right cleaning and care, your awning will remain beautiful and functional for a long time.

Regular cleaning is essential, as UV rays, rain and wind affect the awning cover all year round. Ideally, you should give it a thorough clean once a year, either at the beginning or end of the season. It is best to remove fresh stains immediately so that they do not become embedded in the fabric. Choose a warm, rain-free day for cleaning, but avoid the blazing midday sun.

Light dirt such as pollen or leaves can simply be swept off, vacuumed or removed with a lint roller. For stains, lukewarm soapy water with a gentle washing-up liquid, gall soap or mild detergent will help. Apply the foam with a soft sponge, leave it to work for 20-30 minutes and then rinse off with a gentle jet of water (e.g. garden hose). Avoid high-pressure or steam cleaners at all costs, as these can damage the fabric!

Would you prefer to leave the cleaning to professionals? Our markilux authorized dealers offer professional cleaning services and will be happy to advise you on the best care options for your awning. Simply enquire about the appropriate services at a specialist dealer near you.

Extended mx 5010 awning with green fabric cover and havana-brown frame in Tuscany. The sun is shining and the shadeplus element provides additional shade.

Prepare awning cleaning correctly:
This is how it works

Before you start cleaning your awning, you should make a few important preparations. Good preparation protects your awning from damage and ensures optimum cleaning results.

Checklist for awning cleaning:
how to be optimally prepared.

  • Gentle cleaning agent and water: For effective and gentle removal of dirt.
  • Soft sponge & microfiber cloth: For gentle application of cleaning solutions without damaging the awning cover.
  • Hand brush, brush vacuum cleaner or lint roller: For removing loose dirt and dust before wet cleaning.
  • Garden hose with gentle spray attachment or watering can: For thorough rinsing of the cleaned surfaces.
  • Stable and secure ladder: For reaching higher awning areas safely.
  • Dry and warm weather: Optimal conditions for efficient cleaning and quick drying of the awning.

Awning cleaning:
step-by-step instructions

Once you have prepared your awning, you can now start the actual cleaning process. Simply follow our step-by-step instructions to gently and effectively remove dirt from your awning cover and frame. This will restore your markilux awning to its former glory in no time at all!

Prepare the awning:

Fully extend the awning and moisten the fabric cover with clear water to soften the dirt.

Apply cleaning agent:

Use a mild detergent and apply it with a sponge or soft brush. Avoid aggressive cleaners and abrasive sponges.

Allow to work in and rinse off:

Allow the cleaning agent to act briefly and then rinse the awning thoroughly with clear water.

Allow to dry:

Allow the awning to air dry completely before retracting it.

Tips and taboos:
cleaning markilux awnings correctly

Your markilux awning is a high-quality product that you should enjoy for a long time. With the right care, you can maintain the beauty and functionality of your sun protection. We have compiled important tips and taboos for awning cleaning so that you can avoid typical mistakes and protect your awning fabric optimally.

Tips:

  • Use lukewarm water and a mild cleaning agent.

  • Clean the awning regularly to avoid stubborn stains.

  • Allow the awning to dry completely before retracting it.

  • Contact a specialist dealer if you have any questions.

Taboos:

  • Do not use a high-pressure cleaner or washing machine.

  • Avoid hard brushes and aggressive cleaning agents.

  • To ensure the longevity of your awning, please avoid retracting it when wet.

  • Do not rub or scrub too hard to protect the fabric and soak or saturate.

FAQ
on markilux awning cleaning

Use mild soapy water or special awning cleaners. Avoid aggressive chemicals, bleaching agents and abrasive cleaners.

It is best to clean your awning at least once a year - in spring or fall - or when it is visibly soiled.

No, high-pressure cleaners are not suitable. They can damage the awning cover and the mechanism.

The awning cover should always be dry. If you have to retract the awning when it is wet, extend it again as soon as the rain subsides so that the fabric cover can dry completely. This will prevent mold from forming and maintain the quality of your markilux awning.

Clean the frame with a damp fabric cover and soapy water. Lightly oil moving parts if necessary.

Use a soft sponge or brush with mild soapy water. Then rinse the fabric cover thoroughly with clear water and allow it to dry completely.