How do I remove mildew from a tent?
Similar to this question, but mildew tends to be very resistant to removal. I sadly failed to keep my tent dry enough, and now it has a couple of mildew spots. They're not bad, but I would rather not replace my entire tent.
What's the best way to remove mildew from a tent?
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The famous mildew cleaner:
- Add 1 quart of liquid chlorine bleach to 3 quarts of warm water.
- Add 1/3 cup of powdered laundry detergent.
- Mix thoroughly and place in a spray bottle.
- Spray the mixture onto the mildewed area. Let it sit until the black mildew turns white. Rinse and scrub with fresh water, then let it dry in the sun.
Good luck!
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I have found I had a similar issues with a couple backpacks this past damp winter. I was told Chlorine bleach but did not like the idea of a white or discolored backpack.
Someone also told me vinegar although I never got around to trying it.
What worked for me was just leaving my backpacks outside in the sun on hot DRY summer days. I did very little cleaning, it was as if the sun burned it away. I hope you have some hot dry sunny areas and this works for you. I'd be interested to know!
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I just couldn't bring myself to bleach my tent. I was too worried it would damage the material. In the end I used Mirazyme and a bathtub. The Mirazyme removed the mildew and airing it out removed the smell. We just mixed it in the ratios listed on the bottle.
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The best I've found for this sort of thing is normal household bleach - you can dilute it to start with and try it on a small area if you're scared of wrecking the tent. In many cases, working diluted bleach into the fabric is enough and I've personally never had any issues with it removing the waterproof coating.
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