How can I set myself apart from the competition?
To set your company apart from the competition, give your customers more than they expect.   For instance, leave the windows under the awning cleaner than you found them!   Nothing distracts from a clean awning more than a dirty window.

What is the best way to clean awnings?
No one cleaning process works best all the time.  You need to keep a complete line of cleaners and cleaning equipment with you. If one technique or product does not work, try another. Don't give up until you've tried everything!

Can I use my pressure washer to rinse awnings?
Yes, but be careful. The initial pressure surge can easily damage or rip the material. When pulling the trigger of a high pressure gun, always point it away from the awning. A pressure washer can be a great timesaver for rinsing, removing debris and applying cleaners and sealers.  But it can also scar the fabric so be careful. Remember, it takes the right cleaner to clean an awning!

What is the secret to cleaning vinyl awnings properly?
To clean a vinyl awning, you must scrub it, but if you are using the wrong cleaner, all the scrubbing in the world will not clean it.

What is Q-Tip testing?
Q-Tip testing is pre-testing a small area of the material/fabric to be cleaned.  Before applying cleaners to an awning, you should test the product in a small out-of-sight area to ensure the product is safe to use on the material.  A good way to do this is with a Q-Tip. 

It's always a good idea to use this technique for testing any product that touches an awning: sealers, protectants, brushes and scrubbers.  A little caution up front can save a lot of problems in the long run.