What's the best way to wash a tent?

Question

Is it machine safe? Will it fit? It it okay to hand wash? It smells must. Will something liek Febreeze and haning it up outside to air-dry do the trick? Take it to the dry cleaners?

I honestly have no idea.

Answer 1

Set it up outside just like you are using it, then sweep and scrub the floors; than use sopay water in a pail and one of those brush attachements to a hose like they use in a car wash to scrub the walls. Let it air dry but close zipper leave any windows open . Dont forget to apply water proofing spray after you're done.

Answer 2

when we used to camp my folks would take it in the back yard and hose it down reall good and scrub it with soap. that usually did the trick then just make sure you let it dry out real good before storing it.

Answer 3

febreeze, or let it air out with that on it while pitched, or you can lather it in soap and power spray it with a hose, but thats all i can think of,

Answer 4

A damp cloth...never in a washing machine.....let it air dry...mild soap if you need

Answer 5

I have had good experience with washing mine on delicate in the washer with woolite.

Answer 6

I'd set it up, hose it down, then throw it over the clothesline.

Answer 7

If all else fails-Let it stay outside during a rainstorm..

Answer 8

baken soda and water then rinse with water and dry

Answer 9

maybe with a hose and detergent

Answer 10

nnickwax. you can find it at most outdoor recreation stores