Awning Cleaning Services
Fabric, canvas, and metal awning cleaning across the Ark-La-Tex. Storefronts, restaurant patio awnings, retractable home awnings — all spec’d to manufacturer guidelines.
Specialized Awning Cleaning for the Ark-La-Tex
Awnings are one of the worst-maintained surfaces on most commercial properties. Pine pollen, bird droppings, tree sap, and the constant humidity bond into a dingy grey film that ages a storefront by ten years overnight. The fabric awning that came in bright Sunbrella red looks pink-grey by year four if it hasn’t been cleaned. The owner thinks it needs replacing — usually it just needs cleaning. Ark-La-Tex Pressure Pros restores fabric, canvas, and metal awnings using manufacturer-approved chemistry that does not strip the protective coating, void the warranty, or accelerate UV degradation.
Wrong-spec cleaning destroys awnings faster than weather. Pressure-washing a Sunbrella fabric awning at 2,500 PSI removes the durable water-repellent (DWR) coating in one pass — the fabric will then absorb water, sag, and mildew faster than before. We use softwash chemistry pre-treatment with hand-brushing on fabric awnings, then pure-water low-volume rinse from a ladder. Metal awnings (aluminum, steel, copper) get a different chemistry plus controlled higher pressure. Retractable home awnings need to be extended fully and cleaned in place, both top and bottom, to prevent mildew growing in the rolled position.
Three Awning Types We Service
Each awning material requires a different approach. Restaurant and retail storefronts in downtown Marshall, Shreveport, Bossier City, and Longview typically have fabric awnings (Sunbrella, Vistawall canvas, vinyl-coated polyester). Strip-mall and industrial buildings tend toward metal awnings (aluminum or steel). Residential properties run the full mix — retractable patio awnings, fixed wood-frame canvas, metal carport awnings.
Fabric & Canvas
Sunbrella, vinyl-coated polyester, traditional canvas. Softwash chemistry + hand brush, no high pressure on fabric.
Metal Awnings
Aluminum, steel, copper. Degreasing pre-treatment + controlled pressure for streak-free finish.
Retractable Awnings
Fully extended, top + bottom cleaned in place. Roller mechanism left dry to prevent mildew when retracted.
Why Awning Cleaning Pays For Itself
Storefront Curb Appeal
A clean awning is the difference between a storefront that looks newly remodeled and one that looks dated. Especially impactful for restaurants and retail competing for foot traffic.
Replacement Avoided
Most awnings labeled “needs replacing” just need cleaning. A $200-$400 wash typically saves a $1,500-$3,500 awning replacement.
Warranty Preservation
We use manufacturer-approved chemistry on warrantied awnings (Sunbrella, Sunbrella Plus, Vistawall). Wrong-spec cleaning voids warranties; ours preserves them.
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Areas We Serve for Awning Cleaning
Marshall, TX based — serving a 60-mile radius across the Ark-La-Tex.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does awning cleaning cost?
Standard storefront fabric awning (8-12 ft): $120 to $240. Larger commercial fabric awnings (20-40 ft): $260 to $580. Metal awnings: $90 to $200 depending on size. Retractable residential awning: $140 to $280. Free on-site quotes — (318) 401-2772.
Will pressure washing damage my Sunbrella awning?
Yes, if it’s done with high pressure. Sunbrella has a durable water-repellent coating that strips off at 2,000+ PSI in one pass. We use softwash chemistry + hand brushing on fabric awnings — no high pressure on Sunbrella ever. Manufacturer-approved process preserves the DWR coating and the warranty.
How often should I clean my commercial awning?
Fabric awnings in the Ark-La-Tex: every 12-18 months. Metal awnings: every 18-24 months. High-traffic restaurant patio awnings need more — we typically schedule those every 6-9 months. Maintenance plans get a 15-20 percent discount per visit.
Can you clean an awning with bird droppings caked on?
Yes — in fact this is most awnings we clean. Caked droppings need extended dwell time on the cleaning chemistry to fully break down without scrubbing damage. We typically pre-treat, dwell 15-20 minutes, then re-apply for the toughest spots. Two passes resolves nearly all of them.
Do you handle retractable home awnings?
Yes. We extend the awning fully, clean both top and bottom in place, then verify the fabric is dry before retracting. Cleaning while retracted is not effective and traps moisture in the rolled position, accelerating mildew. Always extend, always clean both sides.
Will the cleaning leave streaks on my metal awning?
No. Metal awnings get a degreaser pre-treatment, controlled pressure rinse, and a final low-pressure clear-water rinse from top to bottom to prevent streak lines. We test in a corner section first to confirm the result before running the full awning.
Do you serve restaurant chains and franchise properties?
Yes. We service multi-location restaurant chains, franchise storefronts, and shopping center common areas across the Ark-La-Tex region. Centralized billing, scheduled maintenance plans, certificate of insurance provided for property managers.
Do you serve my area?
We serve a 60-mile radius from Marshall, TX. That covers all of Harrison County, Caddo Parish, Bossier Parish, Gregg County, and Rusk County. Call (318) 401-2772 to confirm.
Our Awning Cleaning Process
Same repeatable steps every awning — manufacturer-approved chemistry, no surprises.
Identify material + warranty + condition. Check manufacturer chemistry guidance.
Test corner section so you see the result before we commit the full awning.
Pre-treat + dwell + softwash (fabric) or controlled pressure (metal).
Final clear-water rinse + walkthrough + dry-time confirmation before retract.
Transparent Pricing
Storefront fabric awning (8-12 ft): $120-$240. Large commercial fabric (20-40 ft): $260-$580. Metal awnings: $90-$200. Retractable residential: $140-$280. Maintenance-plan discount 15-20% per visit. Every quote in writing, valid 30 days. Call (318) 401-2772.
Ready for a Cleaner Storefront?
Free on-site quote. Manufacturer-approved chemistry. Warranty preserved.