A tent is a mandatory attribute of tourist equipment. It becomes a temporary home during a hike or a sleeping place for one or more tourists. However, with active operation, the tent can acquire an unpleasant odor and either become very dirty. The only solution is washing. So, how to properly wash the tent and what detergents to use? About this below.
How to wash a tent in a washing machine?
In view of the fact that this product is quite large, it is very difficult to wash it with your hands. There is only one thing left - a machine gun. But here again there is a stumbling block. The main feature of the tent is that it is impregnated with a special substance possessing a water repellent property. With friction and high temperatures, the protective layer can dissolve and the fabric can no longer perform the main function - protect it from rain. Logically, the question arises: can I wash the tent in a washing machine ? Yes, you can if you comply with a number of requirements. First and most importantly - set the mode of delicate washing and set the minimum temperature (for the machine 40 degrees). As a detergent, use a conditioner for clothes or a little powder for colored things. Press the tent is not necessary, so as not to damage the water-repellent layer. Hang a wet cloth in the sun and let it drain.
Handwash
During washing, the machine still rubs against the drum, so if the probability is that the tent will deteriorate. If you want to be safe, wash the tent by hand. This should be done in the following order:
- pour water of room temperature into the bathroom;
- soak the tent for 15 minutes;
- tread on it with your feet, knocking out dirt;
- rinse thoroughly with clean water;
- hang in a bright, blown place.
As a result, your tent will again become fresh and clean.