If you’ve had an RV for while now and have ever rolled up the awning while wet, you probably are familiar with these lovely brown streaks…
On our last two camping trips we encountered quite a bit of rain. In fact, our trip to Lake Tawakoni was on a weekend that severe storms and tornados were predicted. BUT! When in Rome right?! It’s hard to trust a lot of the spring weather forecasts in Texas and we’ve cancelled trips in the past due to bad weather predictions when it ended up being a beautiful weekend. Although to be fair it did rain on that trip albeit still fun!
There is good news here though, your awning is not ruined, and you don’t have to spend any time scrubbing AT ALL! You might be thinking if there is little labor involved, that probably means it is expensive, but trust me it won’t break the bank either!
Step 1, head to the Dollar General store and pick up a bottle of DG brand Mold & Mildew Remover for a whopping $1.65! (it's true, take a look here!)
Step 2, with your awning rolled out, and possibly a mask on your face (ew, chemicals), spray spray spray within two inches of the brown streaks and let sit until dry.
Step 3, sit back and watch in amazement as the chemicals dry and the streaks fade away.
Now, once dry, if you still have brown streaks (I did), you may need to repeat spraying and drying until you are satisfied with the result.
Once, ready, pull out your water hose and wash the whole surface area to rinse any chemical residues off. Those awnings can be expensive to replace so the last thing you want is to roll that bad boy up and have it discolor, or worse, eat through the material.
Finally, let the water dry and enjoy the fruits of your [minimal] labor!
