Tips for cleaning a good tent to make it last longer

Who among you on vacation yesterday spent climbing mountains and camping? Hiking and camping in the mountains are certainly a very pleasant activity to enjoy the holidays. In addition to having many benefits for the health of the body, you can also enjoy the beauty of nature at the same time.

During the rainy season like this, don’t be surprised if all your climbing and camping equipment gets dirty after being used for an adventure. Now it’s time for you to clean all your outdoor equipment to make it more durable and long lasting. Like mountain shoes, mountain bags or carriers, mountain jackets, to tents, all your outdoor equipment must get good care.

Set up a tent first

Yep, the first step you have to do when you want to clean the tent is to set it up first. What for? Obviously to check any areas that are dirty, check if there is anything left in the tent, or check if there are any holes in the tent that need to be patched. And if your tent has a removable base, it’s better to remove the base at the same time so you can clean it more easily.

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Start cleaning the tent thoroughly

Gently flush the outside of the tent using running water. But do not flush with a large force of water. Enough with a small flow of water. Using a soft cloth or sponge, wipe the entire exterior of the tent. Avoid using a rough surface such as a brush. This is because it can enlarge the pores in the tent fabric.

To clean use shampoo. Avoid using detergents. Whether it’s dab soap, powder soap, liquid soap or something else. Why is it not allowed to use detergent? This is because detergent contains substances that can make the tent material weak, making it difficult to use. After cleaning the outside of the tent, also clean the inside and the base. The inside is usually made of tarpaulin which can be brushed and cleaned with detergent.

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Avoid the tent from direct sunlight

Just like when drying mountain bags, avoid drying your tent in direct sunlight. We recommend that you dry the tent in a place where the sun shines but is still shady. This is useful for making the adhesive layer of the tent not easily damaged. After the tent is dry, it’s time for you to clean the supporting components, such as pegs, frames, and stakes.

The first thing to store a folding tent is to pay attention to all parts of the tent, whether there are still things that need to be cleaned or repaired, such as checking the windows, whether they need to be re-stitched or not. If so, the second step is to fold it. Do not fold the tent using excessive force and fold it with pressure as if you want to put it in a mountain bag. Folding the tent with strong pressure will easily make it bend, but will not be too durable because the bending of the tent is the result of force. Third, make sure the pegs are dry and that there is no water left behind. This is so that the pegs are more durable and avoid being damaged by rust. Fourth, to store the folding tent frame for a long time, stretch the frame so that there are no bent parts. Place it in a horizontal position so it doesn’t bend. This method is intended so that the rope in the frame remains strong and tight.

Those are some tips that you can do when you want to clean the tent properly and correctly. Even though your tent is rarely used, it is better to maintain and wash the tent regularly, so that it doesn’t get moldy or rusty.