How to maintain a patio cover: A 4-step cleaning guide
                     How to Maintain a Patio Cover: 
A 4-Step Cleaning Guide
 A patio cover is an asset to any garden. To begin with, it is an absolute added 
value for your home. A patio cover can best be described as a ‘luxury roof’ 
without walls or partitions.   
 Of course, you can use the patio cover as sun protection or protection against 
the rain. So, you can optimally enjoy your garden at any time without being 
bothered by the weather conditions. Moreover, it can be used for the protective 
function to keep bicycles, the barbecue or your garden furniture dry and out of 
the wind.  
 A patio cover generally does not require much maintenance, but it is still 
advisable to clean it at least twice a year. This ensures a longer lifespan. 
Additionally, you can enjoy your garden or terrace, even more, when the patio 
cover is shining beautifully.  
CLEANING THE PATIO COVER  
Our patio covers in Vancouver have  a  roof  covering  made  of  solid 
polycarbonate, aluminum, or glass material. It is best to clean the roof 
covering with a cleaning hose, and not by rubbing it with a cloth. So 
how exactly should you proceed?  
Basic points to consider:  
Add an organic neutral soap product to the water for optimal 
results.  
Spray the roof with a garden hose having normal pressure.  
Clean the aluminum profiles  
The edge aluminum frame of your patio cover requires even 
less maintenance than the roof covering.  
Wash the profiles with a sponge and lukewarm water with a 
neutral cleaning product (possibly the same product as for 
the roof covering).  
Repeat this every (half) year.  
WHAT SHOULD YOU DEFINITELY 
NOT DO?  
 It is always essential that you clean a patio cover 
correctly. If you fail to do this, you run the risk of 
irreparably damaging your roof. Of course, you would 
rather avoid this. Therefore, make sure to avoid the 
following cleaning agents:  
 Scouring pads: These can scour a small layer of the 
paint and thus damage the roof.  
 Abrasive, acidic or aggressive cleaning agents: 
These can peel off the paint.  
 High- pressure cleaner: A pressure cleaner sprays 
the water with a (too) high force, which can also 
damage the cover.  
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR 
PATIO COVER MAINTENANCE
1. Cleaning The Roof  
Safety comes first when cleaning the roof. We, 
therefore, advise you not to walk on the roof 
plates. Use a ladder to put against the roof. To 
prevent damage to your roof, you can wrap a 
cloth around the top of the ladder. Then first 
remove the loose dirt from the roof panels with 
a soft broom. After that, follow the tips 
appropriate to the roof type:
CLEAN SLIDING GLASS WALLS
 Do you have sliding glass walls in your patio cover? 
Just like windows, you should clean glass walls 
regularly. After all, it would be awkward that the open 
view to your garden is obstructed by stripes or spots. 
You can then polish the glass plates in the same way 
as the windows of your house. Do not forget to also 
take the bottom guide of the rail system with you 
when cleaning. This way, the glass panels can continue 
to slide effortlessly. With some water, you can easily 
rinse the dirt away. With some lukewarm water with a 
dash of vinegar and a sponge, clean the entire surface, 
then remove the water with a squeegee.  
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