tentipi safir help

[nenook]

hello, I have a safir 7 and there is a small amount of mildew on the ventilator cap , can anyone recomend how i can clean it off?
thanks

nenook

 

[Shewie]

What's the fabric ? I used to use Milton on my old cotton tent inners, might be worth a go.

Mild bleach, toothpaste, lemon & salt are others you could try

 

[nenook]

hey up Rich , its poly cotton mate , it says no chemicals. ! maybe il try the lemon and salt , d you mix it with water?

thanks bud

Franc

 

[Shewie]

Rub half a lemon on the stain with some salt and then wash it off straight away. I think Milton should be okay for poly cotton but you might want to check it first.

 

[nunzionuk]

i've used milton before on cotton tents, so you should be ok, just make sure to wash it with loads of water and allow it to dry, in the sun is best.

You might notice a slight discolouration, this is normal, and likely why they say dont use chemicals.

 

[Ch@rlie]

I am almost certain I have read "distilled white vinigar" is the base for mildew/mold preventing/removing products. it certainly kills mildew and mold. not sure about removing the stain. obviously this viniger is acidic, but I dont believe its as harsh as a lemon.
I must add it's amazing stuff. has soooo many uses too.
I have a list in a note pad doc, but dont want to post it in this thread.
I purchased some online, 5 liters was nice n cheap £4 from memory but the P+P bumped it up to nearer £11 due to the weight.
I have also recently seen avaliable in places like pound strecher and pound land possibly wilko's. (only in 500ml spray bottles)

Good luck what ever methods you try.

 

[Wayne]

White vinegar will do the trick but make sure you rinse it properly afterwards or your tent will rot. Also once you have finished removing the mildew check that the cap is still waterproof.

 

[nenook]

thanks all for the advise, looks like white vinegar and a reproof is the way forward. ive tried some bicarbonate of soda on a test piece and waiting till the morning to see the results, I will let yu know

thanks again

nenook

 

[mountainm]

+1 on milton

 

[nenook]

hi and thanks to everyone who gave me advise , I went for milton and reeproofing in the end and although it hasent took it all off, its done ok for me , if only i could post some piccies of my set up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

regards

nenook

 

[FerlasDave]

if only i could post some piccies of my set up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

regards

nenook

Why cant you post pics?