How To Remove Mildew From Tents
Here’s a good cleaning tip I found for killing mildew in tents
Source:
Step 1: Mix ½- cup of Lysol in 1 gallon of hot water. Wash your tent with the solution (use a sponge) and let it air dry.
Step 2: Mix 1-cup salt and 1-cup concentrated lemon juice in 1 gallon of hot water. Wash your tent again with this solution and let it air dry.
Although it states that the visible stains won’t be removed, it does kill the mildew.
Taking care of your tent:
Remember, after use your tent should be thoroughly aired-out before being stored. Even if you camped in perfect weather, dampness from the ground, from condensation and from respiration will provide enough moisture for mildew to take hold. Your tent will also last longer if you avoid storing your tent in its stuff sack. Instead, hang up the tent or keep it in a large and breathable storage bag.
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27 Jun 2007 at 2:42 pm
Mildew usually is very sensitive to drying. So probably no need for any fancy products to get rid of it. Just follow the above tips above keeping the tent dry before and during storage.
I have read that either scrubbing with salt or dipping in live yoghurt also can help to kill off mildew.
Once dead any mild detergent should remove any remaining stains caused by the mildew.
If not there is always gall soap which basically is loaded with enzymes and usually works well on stains. But then old stains are tougher to remove…