Does anybody know how to remove mildew from tents that weren't dried properly. I have been going through all of the tents for my Boy Scout troop and came across one that was still wet and mildew was starting to form. Any help is appreciated.
Some tents "waterproofing" is comprtomised by "washing" Hang the tents under bright sunlight to kill the mildew and and it should brush off. Refold and store Repeat as needed to be effective.
This has worked for us many times with custom made (by a local tentmaker) canvas tents.
On Thu, 25 Apr 2002 16:24:49 GMT, timsm...@inwave.com (Timothy R.
Smith) wrote: >Does anybody know how to remove mildew from tents that weren't dried >properly. I have been going through all of the tents for my Boy Scout >troop and came across one that was still wet and mildew was starting >to form. Any help is appreciated.
> Does anybody know how to remove mildew from tents that weren't dried > properly. I have been going through all of the tents for my Boy Scout > troop and came across one that was still wet and mildew was starting > to form. Any help is appreciated.
> Timothy R. Smith
basically, you are screwed. Once it's there, it's there for good. You can possibly stop the spread with sun, MILD bleach solition, mild lemon juice solition... YMMV. Mildew will eventually destroy a tent coating.
but here's some info. (general fabric info; do not use detergent on urethane tent coatings)
Removing Mildew Remove mildew spots from clothing as soon as you discover them. Brush off mold outdoors so mildew spores do not scatter in the house. Sun and air fabrics thoroughly. If mildew spots remain, pretreat them by rubbing detergent into the dampened stain. Launder the items in hot water and chlorine bleach, if safe for fabric, and detergent. Rinse well and dry in the sun. If any stain remains, use lemon juice and salt. Again spread in the sun to bleach. Rinse thoroughly. Chlorine bleach is effective in killing the mildew growth and eliminating the staining. However, it cannot be used on silk, wool or nylon. Sodium perborate and hydrogen peroxide are mild oxidizing bleaches. Use sodium perborate if the garment contains silk, wool or nylon. However, it is not safe for white silk and wool. Hydrogen peroxide is safe on all fibers and most colors, but be sure to test for colorfastness. Because these bleaches are mild, they are not very effective in removing mildew stains and will not actually kill the fungus. Take non-washables to the drycleaner; identify the stain. Remove mildew from leather foods by wiping the surface with diluted alcohol (l cup denatured or rubbing alcohol to l cup water). Dry in a current of air; use a fan for better circulation. If mildew remains, wash with saddle soap, or a soap containing a germicide or fungicide. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry in an airy place. Polish leather shoes and luggage with a good wax dressing. Store Items With a Mildew Inhibitor
Penny S
-- Specialty Outdoors Modification & Repair of Outdoor Gear & Clothing Factory Authorized by The North Face www.specialtyoutdoors.com/whatis.htm
I've used lemon juice in a spray bottle. Spray on, let it sit for a moment or two and then wipe away the mold. This works for mild to moderate mold. I usually use a little camp dry in the area I wash this way just in case.
> Does anybody know how to remove mildew from tents that weren't dried > properly. I have been going through all of the tents for my Boy Scout > troop and came across one that was still wet and mildew was starting > to form. Any help is appreciated.
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