CARE & MAINTENANCE OF COATED ALUMINUM

Cleaning tips (using standard cleaning products)
In addition to their enduring good looks aluminum products are easy to maintain. airborne pollutants, however, such as emissions from autos and local manufacturing plants, can cause an acidic build-up on any baked enamel product surface. this can easily be removed by periodic cleaning with any household detergent. simply mix a few teaspoons of dishwashing liquid in a bottle or hose sprayer and apply liberally to all exposed surfaces, then rinse freely.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR SOLVENT-TYPE MATERIALS OR PAINT REMOVER. THOSE MATERIALS MAY SOFTEN OR REMOVE YOUR
BAKED ENAMEL FINISH. To remove mildew: Black spots on the surface of your aluminum product may be caused by mildew. Watch carefully for it, especially on protected surfaces, such as beneath eaves or in patio enclosures. to eliminate mildew, prepare the following solution:

1/3 cup detergent (example: tide)
2/3 cup tri-sodium phosphate (example: soilax)
3 quarts of water
1 quart 5% sodium hypochlorite (example: Clorox)
Mix ingredients together and apply with sponge or cloth to mildewed
areas. 

Wear protective gloves and avoid skin contact.

CAUTION: GREATER CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ALUMINUM FINISH. AVOID SKIN CONTACT. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CLEANING AND RINSING GIVEN ABOVE UNDER “CLEANING TIPS.”

Cleaning tips (using AlumaShine)

Alternatively, purchase specially made AlumaShine Cleaning Product which has been formulated to perform specifically for Alumawood, Elitewood and Weatherwood products. Available for purchase in our Patio Cover Accessories Shopping Cart!