How do I wash a tent? My tent is getting kind of dirty looking. Can i just throw it in the washer?
Question:I do realize I will have to treat it with waterproofing after but how do i get it clean. It seems to rain every time i use it so its pretty dirty.
Answers:
Proper cleaning and storage of a tent will prolong tent life. Your tent should be cleaned of all mud, loose dirt and debris when you return from your camping trip. Shake out any loose dirt, and wipe the floor and fly clean with a sponge and water.
Make sure your tent is completely dry before you pack it away. A tent that is packed away while damp will mildew. Storing your tent loosely in a large stuff sack or box may help prevent the formation of mildew, especially in humid climates.
For a more thorough cleaning, hand wash your tent in a mild, non detergent soap and water solution. Down Soap works well. Do not soak your tent. Rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry out of direct sunlight. Never machine wash or tumble dry your tent.
Sure, since you know you'll have to waterproof it.
i wouldn't throw it in my washer but i would a laundry mat washer and use vinegar it will help if its vinyl
Set it up in the back yard, and squirt some dawn on it then spray it down with the jet setting on a hose sprayer. let it air dry afterwards. My sons like to camp out in the back yard, and the last time they did they got it filthy, We did what I said and it turned out pretty nice. :)
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