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BOLTS- Don’t store your tent away while still damp
Never pack up while the tent is still wet or damp. Even if your tent has been fully treated for
mould resistance, it will soon be rendered ineffective if you pack it away for days or weeks with
moisture trapped inside. Sometimes you have little choice but to travel home with a damp tent,
but make a point of hanging it out to dry as soon as possible. - Take the time to set your tent perfectly
Erecting your tent properly will help to ensure its longevity. If not done correctly, time and time
again, the canvas will become strained, eventually becoming damaged. - Let the canvas breathe
Any build up in condensation will help the rapid cultivation of mould if air isn’t allowed to
circulate.Open up the doors and windows regularly to let your tent breathe, even if you are not
using it on a daily basis.
4. Keep everything clean
Wipe down the interior roof and walls with a natural anti-bacterial solution on a regular basis,
and avoid the use of chemical sprays inside which can be detrimental to the natural fibres of a
canvas tent. If dust accumulates on the outside, wipe it off with a soft brush, and the occasional
warm soapy bath or hose down, followed by a long dry in the sunshine, will prevent the build up
of bacteria or mould. Also remember to re-apply waterproof silicone spray once a year to keep
your tent dry on the inside.
5. If you can, deal with any mould naturally
Mould is the most common problem associated with canvas tents, which can not only rot your
canvas, but can also trigger nasty allergies.
Harsh detergents, bleach and commercial mould removers can damage the colouring,
waterproofing and UV inhibitors should be used sparingly or in a diluted solution. We
recommend that you hang your tent up to dry in the sun and open the doors and windows to
increase ventilation. When the tent is completely dry, brush off the majority of the mould spores
with a stiff brush and some elbow grease then send the vacuum over the canvas to remove
those that remain.
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