canvas cleaning

[Sir Afshin Darius]

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

[InsaneIrish]

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.

[Sean Powell]

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

[Sixtus_Goetz]

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