Picture of Tent - Tipnut.comHere’s a good cleaning tip I found for killing mildew in tents

Source:

Diamond Brand Outdoors

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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