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4x4rick
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 Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:46 pm Post subject: mould
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evening, mould on tents/shelters/annex's WHAT do you tackle it with? im off to view something but need to know what im taking on....is it an easy fix many thank's Ricky
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leeds
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Location: Leeds
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| Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject:
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I could pretend I have just typed this out for you  but just did a google on tent cleaning and found
http://www.thecampingsource.com/item/Tent_Care_...648/category.aspx
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Mildew Cleaning Tips
A musty odor, and/or small cross-shaped spots on the tent fabric indicate mildew formation. Mildew, a fungus spore, requires a dark, warm, moist environment to grow. Mildew uses the dirt and soil found on many tents as nutrients to grow and reproduce. This fungus actually penetrates the urethane coating of the tent fabric and grows between the tent fabric and coating, eventually lifting the coating from the fabric. Waterproofness is thus lost and the fabric is eventually destroyed.
Should mildew begin to form, immediate action can be taken to retard further growth. Wash the tent as instructed above. Next, sponge-wipe the tent with a dilute solution of McNett MiraZyme. Sponge over the affected areas and allow to air dry, out of direct sunlight, without rinsing. This will kill the mildew on the tent, and prevent it from getting worse, but it will not remove the mildew marks.
My Tent Smells
If your tent has developed a bad odor it is probably due to an advanced case of mildew, which can cause the urethane coating on tent fabric to break down and start to delaminate. Because of this, washing your tent can cause the deteriorated coating to peel off completely, so proceed with caution. Sponging the tent floor is likely to be the kindest way to clean your tent. If the mildew advances and the coating begins to peel, further measures can be taken to kill the fungus and retard the process. However, the damage that has already been done cannot be reversed. Prepare the following solution after washing the tent as previously instructed:
1 cup of salt
1 cup lemon juice (concentrated)
1 gallon hot water.
Rub the solution into visible mildew. Set up the tent with the affected areas facing the sun. Allow to dry. Once dry, remove all peeling coating. Apply a coat of McNett Tent Sure to the areas where the coating has peeled. This will help restore water repellency. (For more information on McNett Mirazyme and McNett Tentsure visit www.mcnett.com
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http://www.tentmanufacturers.net/tent-care-tips.html
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Cleaning the Tent
One should not wash the tent with hard detergents in a washing machine as this may damage the seams or the coating.
The best way to clean up the tent is that one can set it up and wipe it down with a sponge and mild detergent or hand-wash it in cold water.
When cleaning the entire tent, wash it with cold water, never use hot water, bleach, dishwashing liquid, pre-soaking solutions, or spot removers. Leave stubborn stains in place, and dust them with cornstarch or talcum powder to avoid its transfer to other parts of the tent in storage.
Dry your tent by pitching it in the shade or by line drying only, machine dry is not recommended.
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Hope that helps
Brendan
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4x4rick
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| Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:50 pm Post subject:
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thanks Brenden, didn't think to google it myself  i did however go and view said item, what he said was mould appears to be just a water/stain and doesn't smell.........so fingers crossed, and hopefully i'll win the bidding.....Ricky
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Ray_Jnr
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Joined: 06 Mar 2006
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1987 Land Rover 90 TD
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:20 am Post subject:
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my tent smells of meat!
i remember the day i caused it, camping at red tarn within clouds and being woken up by wind and rain about 4am, and making bacon and sausage sarneys on the stove. best sarney i have ever eaten.
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