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Subject Topic: If we HAVE got mildew
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18/5/2007 at 4:36pm
 Location: North Kent
 Outfit: Vango Atoll
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I don't know for sure but I suspect we may have a dose of mildew to cope with. I'm not 100% sure the tent was 100% dry when it got put away last time - and we've not had it out since last September.

If I've got a dose of mildew, what can I do about it? Can I clean it somehow, or is my tent a goner?



18/5/2007 at 5:01pm
 Location: North Hykeham
 Outfit: Lunar Newstar Motorh
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I have to admit that although I dont know a great deal when I had mildew on my sailing gear I coated it liberally with vinegar, rubbing it in well and although I still have the stain the material itself is sound.

 

I will be using it tomorrow :o)



18/5/2007 at 5:05pm
 Location: Scotland.
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Take it out and have a look first before you panic. Then if you have it, it depends on where and how bad. If you "search" for mildew, you`ll find a lot of posts on the treatment of this.





18/5/2007 at 5:28pm
 Location: Wirral
 Outfit: Nothing but we are caravan hunting
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1 part Milton Sterilising fluid to 8 parts water will kill the spoors so it wont spread. You may have still have a stain but it will be harmless.

Carol



18/5/2007 at 6:29pm
 Location: North Hykeham
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But vinegar does smell nice ....and remind you of fish and chips...


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18/5/2007 at 7:59pm
 Location: Hemel Hempstead
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You should use white vinegar though , not the normal malt stuff



19/5/2007 at 12:11pm
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Soz to jump on thread but does anyone know where you can get white vinegar, want some to clean my washing machine out as recco by 'Kim & Aggie'
thanks
Jane

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if i can't play golf i wanna go caravaning






19/5/2007 at 12:58pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Blondie6 on 19/5/2007
Soz to jump on thread but does anyone know where you can get white vinegar, want some to clean my washing machine out as recco by 'Kim & Aggie'
thanks
Jane


any supermarket will have it



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