How To Clean A Camping Tent

If you have just come back from a fun filled camping trip you may be wondering how to clean a camping tent. Camping tents can get very dirty, inside and out. The outside is subject to dirt, mud and weather conditions. The inside of the camping tent can quickly become filled with leaves, muddy footprints and even spilled food and drink. To keep your tent in the best shape make sure to clean a camping tent after each use.

• tarp, large enough to fit under your tent
• broom and dust pan
• unscented baby wipes
• commercial soap made specifically for cleaning a tent
• bucket with warm water
• soft cloth
• warm sunny location large enough to accommodate your tent

1. Put a tarp under the bottom of your tent. Even if it is not raining the ground under your tent can be damp and muddy. Put down a large tarp to help keep the dirt and mud off of your tent.
2. Clean up while you are still camping. Rather than waiting until you get home try to do some things at your campsite to clean a camping tent. Keep a broom and dustpan handy so you can always sweep up any loose debris or dirt that may have been tracked into the tent. If food or drink is ever spilled inside the tent immediately wipe it up. An unscented baby wipe makes a nice easily accessible way to wipe up spills.
3. Put up your tent at home. When arriving home from a camping trip set up your tent again.
4. Fill a bucket with warm water and a commercial soap. Using a soft cloth or sponge begin to clean a camping tent. Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from the tent and rain flap
5. Let the tent dry. When you are finished cleaning a camping tent leave it in the sun to dry completely. If you put the tent away while it is damp it will have a mildew smell when you go to use it again.

Taking good care of your camping tent is important. Your tent is often one of the most expensive pieces of camping equipment you will own. Taking the time to properly clean a camping tent and maintain it will ensure you get a lot of years out of your tent. Do not try to wash your tent with a harsh detergent. This can cause the fabric to become weak and leak. There is little worse than discovering you have a leaky tent after it begins to rain.

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