Whether on the terrace or above the balcony awning, sooner or later our otherwise so welcome garden birds relieve themselves on them. Of course, we would like to get rid of the mishap as quickly as possible. How to remove bird droppings from awning? Are special cleaning products necessary?
While most types of outdoor cleaning are usually carried out before wintering and/or at the start of the season, you should act more quickly when it comes to bird droppings. It contains substances that have a fairly aggressive effect on fabrics and other materials. For this reason, it should always be removed quickly from car paint. But how do you go about it?
Which means are best and which technique you should use depends on how long the stain has been on the fabric. Accordingly, it is sometimes easier to remove heavy bird droppings from the awning.
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Fresh poop is the easiest way to get rid of it
We admit that the probability of discovering bird droppings at the beginning is relatively low. If you are lucky enough, take advantage of it, as it will make your task much easier. In addition, the bird droppings cannot cause any damage to the fabric, which can greatly reduce the lifespan of the fabric.
How do I clean an awning that has just become dirty?
- Take a damp rag/cloth.
- Wipe off the poop.
- Scrub with a damp sponge.
- You're done cleaning! If you have acted quickly, you should no longer see any stains.
Remove dried bird droppings from the awning
To clean awnings with dried bird droppings, you have to proceed a little differently. Don't start using water right away, as you could smear the looser particles and make the stain even bigger. So how do I properly clean my awning with this more stubborn dirt? LoudOBI MagazineHere are some ways you can remove bird droppings from the awning:
- It is best to clean the awning on a dry day (the dirt should also be dry and not soaked through from rain).
- Take a putty knife or soft brush (or similar object) and scrape off the dry dirt.
- Sweep the scraped particles off the awning.
- Prepare a lye using proven home remedies. To do this, use water that you mix with vinegar or gall soap as desired. Salt and liquid detergent are also suitable for washing the awning.
- Apply the cleaning product liberally to the stains. Try rubbing it into the awning fabric, but without spreading the dirt unnecessarily.
- Allow the lye to work for some time before cleaning the fabric.
- In the meantime, prepare plain water (or just use the garden hose).
- Rinse off the lye/vinegar solution with the water, wiping with a clean cloth if necessary.
- Be sure to let your sun protection dry thoroughly before rolling it up again. If moisture accumulates in the box, mold quickly forms, which is no less difficult to remove.
You can find more useful tips for cleaning awning fabricin this article.
