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I have a panther pavillion that I just bought and it has some mildew on it, any recommendation on what product to clean the canvous with? also I would imagine it would need to be water proofed again after the cleaning, what procduct would be best to water proof it again? any help is appricated.
regards,
Afshin

1. unless someone ruined it by put artificial waterproofing on it already, it should NOT need waterproofing.

2. set up the tent, use a long handled scrub brush and a 10:1 solution of water and bleach. Scrub down the tent with it (the whole thing) and let dry in the sun.

Personally I don't like cleaning a standing tent. The brush-work is hard on the arms and the ridge might not be reachable. Consider nailing 4 2x4's together, lay down a blue tarp and use as a wide shallow 'bath-tub' for scrubbing.

Also, remember to throughly clean any storage and transport bags. No need to reintroduce the mold after the cleaning.

Store the tent bone dry in a temperature controlled environment if possible. Bottom of a linen closet is good. I unfold mine into 6' x 2' sections and slide under the bed in the guest bedroom. It's well ventilated and no more inclined to grow mold there then the sheets, blankets and curtains.

Good luck. I lost a Panther to mold one year from not taking it out of a plastic storage bin. I will NEVER make that mistake twice.

Sean

I keep mine in a plastic storage bin in the garage, however, I store it with the tops off so air can circulate.