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How to dry cotton tents？ - jasmin - 02-15-2022
I just want to know how people dry canvas tents when they come back from a camping trip?
I think I can put mine in the garage and put a heater in it to dry it (it works for my nylon tent). How do you usually dry your tent? Any other suggestions?
RE: How to dry cotton tents？ - Becky - 02-15-2022
Step 1, go to the basement, hang / turn on, there is a heater in it. After 24 hours of shower, no heater is required in step 2, so just turn it on in the basement.
RE: How to dry cotton tents？ - FBer - 02-15-2022
Heating will promote the growth of mold and mold. The best way is to dry it and then wipe off any dirt or debris with a soft brush.
RE: How to dry cotton tents？ - Katrina - 02-15-2022
Well, I don't know. I just assume it's the same as drying it in the sun, but in an artificial way. It may be difficult to dry it in the British climate .
RE: How to dry cotton tents？ - Grace - 02-15-2022
Yes, I've been repairing water damage for more than 25 years, so I came across the misunderstanding of using heaters to dry things. Dehumidifier will be ideal. In addition, it only needs ordinary fan to dry.
RE: How to dry cotton tents？ - Kee Marii - 02-15-2022
Hang it for a few days and spread it out until it dries out
RE: How to dry cotton tents？ - Kelly roberts - 02-15-2022
I have a Yarn Plus. If you live with in a mostly sunny dry climate like I do, the first thing I do when getting home from a camping trip is lay the tent out in the sun. then after a couple hours or so flip it. I have use mine through several rain and snow storms and have never ecperience any mold issues. You picked an excellent tent, good luck.