Mold

[CrampedFuture]

Hey,

Due to the good weather I decided to pitch my beloved tent in the back garden, in preparation for a spring/summer full of adventure

However upon close inspection I found that mold had formed on the ground sheet ( I know, let the slagging commence.....)

I know its like the cancer of tents and ni on impossible to get rid off the stuff but I was wondering if anybody had any experience that would get rid off the stuff as i cant afford to by a new tent

[rockhopper]

I use this stuff on the shower to get rid of any mould - works as well on shower curtains - spray on, spread about and leave for say 1/2hr then wash off - be careful not to get it on anything which could lose colour as it will take the colour out (contains bleach) - might work on your groundsheet but it's your call ? - cheers

[BobMcBob]

Anti-mould products are generally not intended for use on fabric - the bleach is not kind to colours or to stitching. However I have used the stuff rockhopper suggests on a small patch of mould on the fabric roof of my campervan, and it worked. Better to use a very small amount and a lot of elbow grease than to just slosh the stuff on - and make sure you rinse it off thoroughly afterwards.

[CrampedFuture]

Ill have a look and might try that. As its on the ground sheet im not that bothered about the bleaching the colour out. However I would be concerned about degrading the fabric itself. Ive also heard that miltons sterilizing liquid can work. Any opinions?

[BobMcBob]

Milton's is bleach as well, so probably much the same. I'd try whichever one is cheaper

[Challum]

I'm not sure Milton is bleach as it can be used in drinking water, for example in caravans.

[tenohfive]

I'm not sure Milton is bleach as it can be used in drinking water, for example in caravans.

And babies bottles.

[mrssanta]

milton is a dilute and stabilised hypochlorite, which is bleach. you wouldn't drink it, but it is safe to have a wee bit left in your baby bottle. after all, chlorine is in all our drinking water as well in small concentrations

[Caberfeidh]

Try some vinegar - the clear stuff, obviously, not your malt or balsamic.

[Belgian_Hiker]

I have heard of someone using alcohol hand gel rubbing it into the mold, letting soak in and then rinsing off with water. Never tried it myself.

[nathan79]

Try some vinegar - the clear stuff, obviously, not your malt or balsamic.

Beat me to it. Yeah vinegar should do the job. Your tent may smell like a chip shop for a wee bit but it should be fungus free.

[CrampedFuture]

If my tent smells like a chippie then im fine with that only problem would be the cravings for a chippie after a long day

[Rudolph]

If my tent smells like a chippie then im fine with that only problem would be the cravings for a chippie after a long day

Are we talking carpenter here? And why wood they smell of vinegar? Surely a gentle pine resin smell is more likely (and attractive?)?