How to Clean a Dirty Tent
Remove any loose dirt., Hose it down with clear water., Wash the tent in the tub., Rinse it off., Dry the tent., Use water repellent.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remove any loose dirt.
This includes any pine needles, leaves, Cones, equipment, etc.
Make sure the tent is emptied out before doing any cleaning. -
Step 2: Hose it down with clear water.
Rub with a damp cloth or a soft brush you would use to wash a car. , If the tent is small enough, you can always wash it off in the tub.
NEVER use laundry detergent, use Nikwax Tech or a non-detergent product sold at camping stores. , Make sure you rinse it off thoroughly because the tent sometimes collect soapy water which are difficult to get rid of. , Put the tent in your backyard or basement and let it dry.
The tent may take a while to dry. , Use it on the coated fabric floor and lower side walls of the tent and the rain fly.
This must be applied while the tent is wet. -
Step 3: Wash the tent in the tub.
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Step 4: Rinse it off.
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Step 5: Dry the tent.
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Step 6: Use water repellent.
Detailed Guide
This includes any pine needles, leaves, Cones, equipment, etc.
Make sure the tent is emptied out before doing any cleaning.
Rub with a damp cloth or a soft brush you would use to wash a car. , If the tent is small enough, you can always wash it off in the tub.
NEVER use laundry detergent, use Nikwax Tech or a non-detergent product sold at camping stores. , Make sure you rinse it off thoroughly because the tent sometimes collect soapy water which are difficult to get rid of. , Put the tent in your backyard or basement and let it dry.
The tent may take a while to dry. , Use it on the coated fabric floor and lower side walls of the tent and the rain fly.
This must be applied while the tent is wet.
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