Keeping Your Child’s Play Tent Clean

Although most of the play tents that you buy online are strong and durable, that does not necessarily mean that they are free from getting dirty. Every time you set up your child’s play tent, they are always bound to get covered in dust and stains; and when you set them up outside, they are very likely to get covered in mud and stains, especially if there is an inclement weather. That is why, it is always best to keep your child’s play tent at all times.

Before you fold down and store the play tent in its bag, it would be best that you clean it first. But if cleaning up the tent is impossible to do on the spot, you can always put the tent back up and clean it afterwards or the soonest time possible. It is a lot easier to clean a tent when it is standing up and it will be easier to dry it as well than when it is collapsed.

Most of the play tents sold are treated with special chemicals in order to make them waterproof, stain resistant as well as mildew resistant. Therefore it is not at all necessary or advisable to wash them. Washing the tent can ruin and deteriorate its waterproof finish. If your child’s platy tent is simply dusty and dirty from regular indoor use, the best way to clean it is to use a brush and a vacuum. Shake the tent outside and brush or sweep away as much dirt as you can. Use a small, handheld vacuum in order to remove the remaining dirt.

If there is a stain on your child’s play tent, it is advisable to do a deeper cleaning. Choose a cleaner that does not contain detergent and if possible, use the one that is specifically intended for cleaning tents and like materials. Mix the cleaner with water in the amount specified on the bottle.

Using a detergent to clean the tent is not advisable because its chemicals can break down any special coatings that the play tent might have. After rinsing thoroughly, hose the tent down for the last time just to make sure that all the cleaner is removed. Be sure to dry it completely before packing it away.

If there are molds in your child’s play tent, you will need a much stronger solution. However, a half and half mixture of water and vinegar will do. You can either spray the mixture on the tent or soak the tent in it. After soaking, simply scrub the mold off with the brush and rinse the tent thoroughly right after. Again, make sure that the tent is completely dry before you pack it away for storage.

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