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Hi everyone, got the tent out for the first time for a while and whilst every precaution was taken when it was last used it has come out mouldy.. i think the loft had got damp!! is there anyway at all to get rid of the mould and stains? am going to try and wash bedroom compartments but the rest of the shell looks awful is there anybody who cleans professionally or are there any any treatments i can buy? i have an Outwell montana 6.

It is a shame mind you if your going to bin the tent and you dont mind expeimenting on bits of it why not give cleaning it ago?

Do the bedroom pods with milton as other person said and try a small section of the Tent fabric see if it destroys the waterproofing.  I keep thinking someone should see what effect a steamer has although the heat etc may well destroy the nylon or the proofing. Gentley does it as they say. After al what have you to lose if the tent is a goner, just don't rush it.

Only suggestions hope they help.

jibba jabba

Sorry to hear of the mold problems. I have in the past but tents in the washing machine to remove mold stains but the Monty is too big. You could try the spray on fabric cleaners they are good and shouldn't damage the fabric. Good luck

Les D

Erm who knows foods for thought?

http://www.goedsmarine.com/mold_off.html

http://www.radonseal.com/molds/mold-cleaner.htm

http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=223268

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/37403/how_to_get_rid_of_mold_and_mildew_stains.html

http://www.florilegium.org/files/DWELLINGS/tent-care-msg.html

5. What is mildew and how do I clean it off my tent?
A musty odor, and/or small cross-shaped spots on the tent fabric indicate mildew formation. Mildew, a fungus spore, requires a dark, warm, moist environment to grow. Mildew uses the dirt and soil found on many tents as nutrients to grow and reproduce. This fungus actually penetrates the urethane coating of the tent fabric and grows between the tent fabric and coating, eventually lifting the coating from the fabric. Waterproofness is thus lost and the fabric is eventually destroyed.

Should mildew begin to form, immediate action can be taken to retard further growth. Wash the tent as instructed above. Next, sponge-wipe the tent with a dilute solution of McNett MiraZyme. Sponge over the affected areas and allow to air dry, out of direct sunlight, without rinsing. This will kill the mildew on the tent, and prevent it from getting worse, but it will not remove the mildew marks.

If your tent has developed a bad odor it is probably due to an advanced case of mildew, which can cause the urethane coating on tent fabric to break down and start to delaminate. Because of this, washing your tent can cause the deteriorated coating to peel off completely, so proceed with caution. Sponging the tent floor is likely to be the kindest way to clean your tent. If the mildew advances and the coating begins to peel, further measures can be taken to kill the fungus and retard the process. However, the damage that has already been done cannot be reversed. Prepare the following solution after washing the tent as previously instructed: 1 cup of salt, 1 cup lemon juice (concentrated) and 1 gallon hot water. Rub the solution into visible mildew. Set up the tent with the affected areas facing the sun. Allow to dry. Once dry, remove all peeling coating. Apply a coat of McNett Tent Sure to the areas where the coating has peeled. This will help restore water repellency. (For more information on McNett Mirazyme and McNett Tentsure visit www.mcnett.com)

http://www.sierradesigns.com/tents.care.html

http://tipnut.com/how-to-remove-mildew-from-tents/

http://forums.windrivers.com/archive/index.php/t-56749.html

http://www.thecampingclub.com/zztips/mouldfree.html

http://www.backpacker.com/gear/11204

Sorry to hear of your troubles.