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Topic: Machine Washing Inners

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crazyday

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Hello there,

I have an Outwell Minnesota 4 tent and would love to wash the inners as they are definitely in need of it!

Can these be machine washed with just water, low temperate and low spin cycle?

I have read lots of people saying that you shouldn't and alot of people saying that they have, but I have not seen anyone saying that they have and it went wrong.

FYI - the inners are similar to those found in most tents, I don't think that they are anything out of the ordinary.

Thanks for any advice people can give! :)

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andyT33

05/7/2013 at 12:46pm
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we wash our inner bed rooms every year just as you have described then on to the line to dry never had a problem and it makes the tent smell nice too
Andy

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Thanks for that Andy. Do you have similar inners to the one I described?

I only ask because I am completely new to this and want to make sure I don't get it wrong! Also, some people say don't let it spin, do you let it spin? :S

Again, thank you so much for responding!

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Couldn't do it on our Orchy, as the pod was sewn in. But would have if we could. Did it with our FC inners, although they were cotton.

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yes we spin on low cycle then hang out my monty is a 2007 so has been washed quite a few times. I would imagine the inners will be similar as both are Outwells
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Thank you so much for your help everyone. I would imagine they are the same Andy!

Do you ever use anything other than just water?

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yes normal washing powder and liquid

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Not for tents but for baby items that say surface clean only , I hand wash them then spin in the washer, then peg or drape on the line. Might be more gentle on the fabric.

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