The tent is dirty, should it be washed or not?

01 Staying clean is the beginning of your next camping

For most people, a tent must be your biggest investment in camping gear. As a “nother home outside the city”,the importance of tents naturally goes without saying. At the same time, presumably after a pleasant and tired camping, including xiaobian himself, he will throw the cleaning of the tent out of the cloud nine. Until one day you find that the tent has stains and odors that are difficult to remove, and then it is too late to make up for it.

Many people think of washing large items such as tents and feel troubled or helpless, so it is necessary for you to see the end of this issue. Because after reading this article, I am sure that you can definitely master the basic skills of cleaning a tent, and even experience the happiness brought by cleaning.

02 When do I need to clean up? 

When the tent is so dirty that you can’t stand it, don’t hesitate to get started right away.

Try dripping water on the tent. If water droplets do not form quickly, or when the fabric is easily wet, it is necessary to consider whether the dirt on the tent has caused the waterproof performance of the fabric to deteriorate, and the stain needs to be removed immediately to restore its function.

Sun and sand, and after enjoying a few days of camping by the sea, don’t forget to take good care of your beloved tent. In addition to the gravel that is difficult to avoid hiding in the tent, there are two knowledge points worth paying attention to:

The sea breeze has a certain corrosiveness to tent poles and zippers.

Long-term UV exposure can bake dirt directly into the fabric like an oven.

When the campfire is lit, a perfect outdoor camping really begins. But here you will inevitably be splashed with some cool water, and the fireworks in the camp will make the tent covered with a layer of tiny particles, so remember to clean it regularly.