After a rainstorm, some tents have seeped and become moldy.
Summer camping is never defeated by the weather, but by not protecting the tent properly.
Remembering these maintenance habits can help your tent last for several more years.
Before collecting the tent, it must be thoroughly dried before storage.
After exposure to sunlight, do not immediately fold and store. Let the tent cool in a cool place for 15 to 20 minutes. Folding directly under high temperature conditions will leave permanent creases on the coating, and the waterproof layer is equivalent to being scrapped directly.
After taking it home in the rain, just rinse the surface with clean water and do not use a brush to scrub it hard. Rainwater itself is acidic, and residues can accelerate fabric aging; However, vigorously scrubbing can also damage the waterproof coating, so gently rinsing it off and letting it dry naturally is enough.
After every two or three times of use, re spray a tent specific waterproof spray. The waterproof coating will gradually wear out with use, and regular re spraying is equivalent to "extending the life" of the tent. It only takes a few minutes, but it can make the tent last for a whole year.
When storing for a long time, choose a dry, dark, and non compressed location. Don't put it in the trunk of the car and expose it to the sun.
Summary in one sentence: After use, let it dry, then collect it, spray it before storage, and store it away from light.
