Shade and Awning Maintenance Tips & More Solutions
Shades and awnings are vital additions to any Arizona home, providing much-needed shade and protection from the intense sun. However, your surroundings, including environmental factors such as the elements or weather, significantly impact the durability of these shade solutions.
When In Arizona: Shade & Awning Maintenance
Arizona’s dry and hot climate may cause the colors of your shades and awnings to fade. Additionally, the arid conditions mean tiny dust particles are always in the air, ready to accumulate on your screens and awnings. If left uncleaned, these particles can lead to long-term problems, affecting the functionality and appearance of your shade installations.
It’s important to take steps to maintain and prolong the life of your awnings. With monsoon storms every summer, make sure you choose retractable awnings and patio shades, where you retract them into housing units when they are not in use.
Awning Maintenance & Cleaning
Sunbrella
Used for retractable awnings, this high-grade fabric is engineered to combine the highest level of design and performance. Sunbrella fabrics are easy to clean, mildew and fade resistant.
- Brush off loose dirt.
- Hose down.
- Prepare a cleaning solution of water and mild soap such as Ivory Snow, Dreft or Woolite (no detergents).
- Use a soft bristle brush to clean.
- Allow cleaning solution to soak into the fabric.
- Rinse thoroughly until all soap residue is removed.
- Air dry.
- May not require re-treatment depending on the age of the fabric.
Why We Recommend 303 Fabric Guard
When your Awnings become stained, dirty, or dusty, it is definitely due for a clean up. Using 303 Fabric Guard every 3-5 years gives a longer life span for your awnings so you don’t have to replace fabric. We recommend 303 Fabric Guard.
Personally Recomended by Sunbrella
The shades that we use are made with Sunbrella fabrics. Sunbrella is known for fabrics that are stain, water, dust, and weather resistant.
Enhances Awnings Performance
303 Fabric guard will get rid of dirt, water and other elements that can destroy the fabric of the awning bringing back water and stain resiliency.
Does Not Change Color
Gives the protection and cleaning you need without altering the color of the fabric.
Extra Protection:
Semi-Cassette
Housing for Awnings
Patio Shade & Window Sun Screen Maintenance & Cleaning
Textilene®
Used for sun screens, economy patio shades, open roll manual patio shades, motorized patio shades
Textilene is fairly easy to clean, with most stains coming off easily with just a wipe. For tough stains, bleach and hydrogen peroxide-based cleaners are useful for Textilene fabrics.
To clean this type of fabric, take a sponge with a solution of one cup of mild detergent and one cup of household bleach in three gallons of water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and air dry completely.
SunTex
Used for box shades, sealed track shades
SunTex fabric is made of strong vinyl-coated polyester and is mildew and fade resistant. This type of fabric only needs occasional cleaning with mild soap and water.
All Pro’s Patio Shades’ Protective Housing
Retractable patio shades from All Pro Shade Concepts are retracted into a protective housing to prolong the life of your shades.
All Pro Shade Concepts: At Your Service
All Pro Shade Concepts takes pride in being the leader in providing high-quality shade solutions in Metro Phoenix and the surrounding area. We design (from scratch) our patio shades, sun screens, and awnings to withstand the unique challenges of Arizona’s climate.
With Arizona’s intense sun, dust storms, and unpredictable weather, the housings for our easy-to-operate semi-casette awnings provide crucial protection from the elements and prevent tearing, fading, and damage. We’ve engineered our products to be durable, reducing the need for frequent replacements and repairs. Our shades aren’t just stylish, they’re built to last.
However, even the best still need care to ensure longevity of functionality and aesthetics. By following this guide on shade and awning maintenance, you can ensure your shade solutions remain in top condition, providing comfort and protection for years to come.
At All Pro Shade Concepts, our customers’ satisfaction always comes first. We’re here to help you find solutions for your home or business. We understand the demands of Arizona’s weather, and we’re committed to providing shade solutions that blend style with resilience.
