If you don’t have a garage, a car canopy in El Paso is a great way to protect your vehicle while it’s parked outside. However, car canopies can only offer protection if you properly clean and maintain them. To ensure you get the most life and use out of your car canopy, keep reading!
If you want to add a canopy to your property to protect your vehicle, Best Iron Works has you covered. Contact us online or call (915) 533-8405 today to learn more.
How to Clean Your Car Canopy
Depending on what type of El Paso canopy you have, it will consist of two parts – the frame and the fabric. Here’s how to clean each of them:
- Before washing down the canopy, use a ladder to remove any debris or branches that are on top of it.
- Next, give the fabric portion a pre-rinsing with a garden hose and warm water.
- Mix water and some of your car washing detergent.
- Scrub your canopy roof with the water/detergent concoction using a soft brush.
- Rinse the canopy fabric once you’ve finished washing it using cool water from the garden hose.
- Do this every other month or every three months.
Once you’re finished with the fabric, a quick hose-off of the metal poles supporting the canopy is a good way to end the job.
Car Canopy Maintenance Tips
In addition to bi- or tri-monthly cleanings, you can perform ongoing maintenance to keep your El Paso canopy in good shape for as long as possible.
- Always use gentle, non-abrasive cleaning solutions when you wash your canopy.
- In addition to a thorough cleaning every couple of months, you should also hose down the canopy every month using water and a garden hose.
- Whenever you wash car canopies, inspect the frame’s joints and hardware for rust and other potential issues.
- If you notice rust on your canopy frame, paint over it with rust-proof outdoor paint.
- As you wash the canopy, look for rips or tears in the fabric. If you notice any, repair them as quickly as possible with a patch kit.
- Regularly lubricate any hinges, joints, or other moving parts on the canopy frame.
- Remove scratches and discoloration on the canopy fabric using fine sandpaper.
- Contact a professional who installs car canopies for annual maintenance and an inspection.
Car Canopy Maintenance and Installation in El Paso
Whether you need a car canopy installed at your home or want someone to check in on an existing canopy, Best Iron Works is here to help. We’re an industry leader when it comes to installing, repairing, and maintaining car canopies in El Paso. Call (915) 533-8405 today.
