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CANVAS CARE
Mould is very difficult to clean once a tent has been affected. There are several ways you can prevent the occurrence of
mould on your canvas.
1. Never leave your camper packed away wet.
If you must leave a campsite with wet canvas be sure to open and dry out your tent thoroughly at the very first opportunity
when you get home. Mould can develop in just a couple of days so don’t take the risk.
2. Check for condensation
When packing up even a dry tent it is important to check under the mattress that there is no build-up of condensation over-
night. Body heat on a mattress can create enough temperature difference with the exterior for moisture to form under it. If
left unchecked this can cause mould when your camper is stored.
3. Remove any animal droppings
Bird/bat/insect droppings can damage your canvas due to the Ph level. Always clean off any animal dropping as soon as
possible.
4. Buy moisture absorbers
When storing your camper between camping trips it is recommended that you use moisture absorbent packs in your camper.
In soft floor campers these are best placed directly on top of the mattress and in canvas storage areas. In hard floor camp-
ers they should be placed on the floor in the dining area and in the canvas storage areas. Using these packs is critical in high
humidity weather and where your camper is not stored in an enclosed garage.
MOULD
