Cleaning bimini canvas

[fraserjr]

I was putting waterproofing on my E-series bimini today and while it was drying I notices it was picking up what I assume to be grease from the driveway (protip - don't spray in your driveway). Needless to say, the grease soaked into the fabric and I am curious if folks have good suggestions to get it out. I tried dish detergent but it only lightened the stains a little bit. Is there something I can soak it in or a good fabric cleaner I should try?

 

[fraserjr]

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[Bennie]

wife said = pretreat with liquid laundry detergent then wash with normal amounts of laundry detergent in machine. cold water only
(oxy-clean may also help)

 

[seadude]

Looks like it time for the charcoal gray top all these boats should have!

 

[Bill D]

I used Starbrite cleaner to clean mine last year. It worked really well, but I have a suspicion it's just water and bleach... I laid the canvas out on the driveway and soaked good with the hose. Then sprayed on the cleaner and scrubbed with a deck brush on both sides. I had to scrub harder with a scrub brush on the stubborn spots. Rinsed well and let dry in the sun. It looked as good as new.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Bri...75035&wl11=online&wl12=51201200&wl13=&veh=sem