How to clean and maintain outdoor tents?

Whether it's a day trip to the beach, a long-planned hiking trip, or camping on a favorite hill, a tent is our only shelter outdoors. ?

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In order to improve the life of the tent, we need to give it a big maintenance every once in a while. At this time, don't throw it into the washing machine unless you are ready to buy a new tent.

first, wash the tent with clean water. it is not recommended to wipe it with cloth at the beginning, because friction may damage the waterproof layer on the tent. ?

after washing, if there is still dirt that can't be removed, you can gently wipe it with a washing product specially designed for outdoor equipment, which is not only suitable for tents, but also for maintaining waterproof coats, raincoats and so on.

after the outdoor tent is completely dried, it is not necessary to fold it according to the original lines and store it in the original packaging bag. If it is folded according to the original grain for many times, it will make the crease harden and crack, and it will also damage the waterproof layering.

There are a lot of places to pay attention to, but with careful care, a good tent can definitely accompany you to the mountains and the sea, and keep out the rain for several years. ?

once the tent is cleaned, get ready to start again!