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Tent Care By Brock Hileman Proper cleaning and storage of a tent will greatly prolong its life. The most destructive elements a tent must endure are abrasive particles, heat, mildew and sunlight.When backpacking, try to clean and dry your tent everyday on your trip before packing it up. It’s important to clean any mud, loose dirt and debris as soon as you return from your camping trip. Shake out any loose dirt, and wipe the floor and fly clean with a sponge and water. Make sure your tent is completely dry before you pack it away to prevent mildew. Storing your tent loosely in a large stuff sack or box may help prevent mildew growth, especially in humid climates. For a more thorough cleaning, hand wash your tent in a mild cleaner like liquid hand soap and water solution. Rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry out of direct sunlight. Never machine wash or tumble dry your tent. Avoid storing your tent in a plastic bag; pick a cool, dry spot to store your tent where it won't be exposed to humidity or sunlight. Keep all flame and heat sources away from tent fabric. Many tents are made with flame-resistant fabric, but are not fire-proof. Remove tree sap or pitch off your tent easily by freezing the tent and then picking off the pitch with some duct tape rolled back on its self. Mineral oil will also clean it off.

Contributed by Brock on November 16, 2009, at 11:31 PM UTC.

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