How to Remove Mildew Inside of a Tent
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Pitch your tent so you're able to get inside and clean all the surfaces. Place the tent in direct sunlight, if possible, allowing the sun to dry the tent's surface for a few hours. Since sunlight kills mildew you'll merely have to clean the inside of your tent to get rid of the spores. - 2). Vacuum the interior and exterior of your tent to remove mildew spores. Dispose of the vacuum bag when you're finished so the mildew spores don't have a chance to transfer to any other surfaces.
- 3). Combine 1/2 cup bleach with 1 gallon warm water in a bucket. Dip clean cloths in the bleach solution and wash the material on the walls, floor and ceiling inside your tent. Ensure no mildew spores survive on the exterior of the tent by washing off the outside, too.
- 4). Dampen a clean cloth with plain water and wipe down your tent's surface to rinse it. After every few wipes, rinse the cloth again and wring out the excess moisture. Leave your tent up and allow it to air dry for several hours.
