Hi there after always being carefully about how we put our tent away we have put it up this year and found a small amount of mould on the window curtain can anyone suggest the best course of action as I dont want it to spread!
Many thanks in advance
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I wouldnt use milton on either polycotton or cotton fabric
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Its a wynster perpignan 6 and I have noticed there is a small amount under the window as well! So unfortunately removing the curtain wont help! there must of been some condensation on the window plastic! Very anoyed with myself right now!
Hi
The reason for saying dont use Milton on Polycotton/cotton tents is someone I know had a bit of mould/mildew on a well known make of yellow/orange polycotton tents, treated it with dilute milton and the the treated patch turned purple obliviously reacted with the dye used on the cotton.
Milton is ok to use on polyester tents as the material is not dyed the colour is introduced at the manufacturing stage when the polyester is molten.
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I'd get it pitched and sponge the area with warm, plain water. Use a soft brush if necessary, to shift what you can and then sponge again and let it dry out, thoroughly, to see what you're dealing with.
Sunlight can kill mould spores, so leave the tent pitched and it shouldn't get any worse. It might even clear it up. If not, sponge again - both sides of the canvas, and leave again. It shouldn't get any worse once it's pitched, since mould likes warm, damp conditions to grow,not light airy ones.
Pray for a bit of sunshine, while you're at it! You may be pleasantly surprised and you may be able to catch it in time.
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Topic: Help mould on a poly cotton tent
