O.K. I'm the guilty one with this one!! I went camping and packed up the camper while it was wet and did not open it back up for a few days and oh my gosh, mold/mildew everywhere!!! Without compromising the waterproofing (or should I say, whats left of the waterproofing) does anyone have any tried and true remedies for this? All suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Thank you!!! I'm all over it!!!!
Best bet is to bite the bullet and scrub the tent with detergent to remove the mildew. Do not use bleach! It will fade the fabric, or if too strong, eat it up.
Once the canvas has been cleaned, rinsed, and dry you will have to redo the waterproofing.
I suggest Aqua-tite. You can spray it on with a garden sprayer, allow to dry and air out, and you are ready to hit the campgrounds again. Your canvas should be treated every other year anyway to keep a healthy covering over your head.
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January 3rd, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Exposing mildew to the sunlight will kill off the mildew, add fresh lemon juice and allow to dry, then with clear water and sponge rinse,
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January 3rd, 2009 at 8:42 pm
'dimplemum' took the words out of my mouth…she's on the money.
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January 3rd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
STRONG BLEACH WATER
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January 3rd, 2009 at 9:38 pm
bleach, then soap and water. Let it dry for many days before packing it up again.
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January 3rd, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Best bet is to bite the bullet and scrub the tent with detergent to remove the mildew. Do not use bleach! It will fade the fabric, or if too strong, eat it up.
Once the canvas has been cleaned, rinsed, and dry you will have to redo the waterproofing.
I suggest Aqua-tite. You can spray it on with a garden sprayer, allow to dry and air out, and you are ready to hit the campgrounds again. Your canvas should be treated every other year anyway to keep a healthy covering over your head.
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