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04/9/2009 at 8:08pm
 Location: Blackwood
 Outfit: meridian 10 tent
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Hi all.

We've used our Gelert meridian 10 tent a couple of times now and there appears to be some mold and dirt over the front and side of the tent. I thought the tent was dry when we packed it away. What's the best way of cleaning it off. We love our tent and I dont want to ruin it. The dirt is easy to remove just by wiping it down with a damp cloth. Are there any cleaning fluids that would help with the mold.



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09/9/2009 at 4:08pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Kampa Filey 6 Vango Sungari 400
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Hi Jono

I'd be very wary of using anything chemical cos you don't want to compromise the waterproofing.

I have to confess I'd probably try emailing gelert first to see if they have any recommendations.


09/9/2009 at 4:12pm
 Location: Netherlands
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The mould wont go away no matter what you do to it but you can prevent it from spreading further with a weak solution of milton sterilising fluid and water.

Normal dirt will just wash off with clean, plain water.

No detergent or it could affect the waterproofing.

Angie



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We had some mold on a Vango Diablo in the past and we managed to get rid of most of the black marks by using a mixture of lemon juice salt and water mixed together and sponging the area then leaving it to dry in the sun. 

Good luck

Gary



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10/9/2009 at 10:36am
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 6
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I had this problem and got slated on here for not drying it properley in the first place!! ANYWAY.....i tried everything and i mean every suggestion in the book / site. Nowt removed the stains but a solution of 5-9% hydrogen peroxide brushed in adequately killed the fungus so it didn't spread.

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12/9/2009 at 11:16pm
 Location: Blackwood
 Outfit: meridian 10 tent
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Thanks for the info all, and yea I've had a slated too from the better half.. I'll make sure its dry from now on.

 




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