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By the time a tent gets very mouldy, as above, effective cleaning may not be possible but you can always re-proof the tent if needed. The real problem of course is if mould is extensive it can weaken the weave and the stiching. If you mix one part of vinegar to 5 parts water and add some washing up liquid (teaspoon per pint) you can use this to clean off the mould...use goggles and a respirator as mould spores are very damaging to health. Once done, allow to thoroughly dry and to be sure the mould is dead, clean again, this time using Milton's fluid diluted as directed and leave to air dry. You can then re-proof and test using a hosepipe.
If you don't have room in the garden, you will need to find somewhere to erect the tent. Personally speaking, having suffered from illnesses that could have been prevented had I taken more care with safeguards such as gloves, respirators, I wouldn't chance the use of a heavily mould damaged tent, especially where children were concerned. I'd buy another and write that one off to experience. If it is only in patches, I'd have a go at cleaning, as above, but the main thing after a trip away and before going is to erect the tent in warm dry weather to ensure that it is thoroughly dried before packing away and store indoors, not out in a shed somewhere, especially given he cost of a replacement these days.
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Topic: Tent cleaning
