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 Just back from a midweek break in Aberfeldy, first outing for our Vermont in 18 months and we have lots of black +++++ cris cross marks on one side of the tent. I am assuming this is mildew. Was pretty sure tent was dry when we packed it and it is kept in the house so it is kept in a dry atmosphere. Any advice would be welcome. The marks are on the outer tent. 

Quote: Originally posted by denscott on 17/4/2010

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 Just back from a midweek break in Aberfeldy, first outing for our Vermont in 18 months and we have lots of black +++++ cris cross marks on one side of the tent. I am assuming this is mildew. Was pretty sure tent was dry when we packed it and it is kept in the house so it is kept in a dry atmosphere. Any advice would be welcome. The marks are on the outer tent. 

                                                

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mildew can occur if your groundsheet has moisture on it.

Mlton mould and mildew spray worked for us, but they do suggest weaker solutions of milton baby fluid and water mixtures first.

Tent is still useable, i wouldn't worry about it really, just make sure u kill the spores!

Quote: Originally posted by beefysmum on 19/4/2010

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I wouldnt advise using mold and mildew spray on an outer tent , but have used it on inners . Its very strong bleach and will probably damage the waterproofing and might even take the colour out .
Milton baby sterilising stuff has often been recommended to treat it , use it in the dilution it says for baby bottles.
you wont get the marks off but it will stop it spreading .

Dry in sunshine preferably . Make sure your groundsheet and guylines are perfectly bone dry when packing up in future , as these can take longer than the tent to dry .

if the tent is dry , but guylines are still wet when packing up on site ., untie them and dry at home , but dont forget to re attach them before packing it away . You dont want to have to be tying them back on site if pitching in the rain .

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I have to say I presumed it was the inner where the mold was because of the reference to t shapes.  If it was the outer would use fabsil tent cleaner....