How do you clean off mildew from my pop up gazebo?
It’s not unreasonable to expect this situation. After all, gazebos are exposed to dirty open outdoor environments and then spend most of their downtime being folded away and stored in environments like industrial units, garages and storage sheds. These places are a breeding ground for a mould and mildew. It can be tempting to simply give up and accept mildew stains on any gazebo. However, you can minimize the hassle of removing mildew spores by using the following instructions and cleaning options. Cleaning mildew no matter where you see it growing means your gazebo tent requires maintenance and fast, once you know it’s there, it must be dealt with.
Even if your gazebo is covered in mildew, resist the urge to attack it and start scrubbing away. Remember that excess moisture is probably what led to this mess in the first place. So, pop up the gazebo tent for a closer inspection and allow it 24 hrs to air out and dry.
Here are some simple steps and actions to follow
- Now you can attack, get out your dry stiff brush and start scrubbing.
- Once you are satisfied that you have removed everything that it is possible to remove with a brush. Use a handheld vacuum cleaner to remove any debris that may have come loose that are small and not easily visible.
- Time to kill the mould and mildew, so it's time for some alcohol and Vodka is on the menu, yes that's right but it's not for you it's for the gazebo tent, to null the pain. So, mix with water, 1-part alcohol 2-part water and mix in a bucket or similar containe.
- Now use a damp rag with the medicine and rub the gazebo tent material thoroughly. You may need to reinstate the brush again here and scrub multiple times, particularly if the material in quite infected with mildew. However, do not apply so much of the medicine that it drips or runs off this is a waste of alcohol and you may need a drink after.
- Finally, rinse out all the alcohol with tepid water and allow your tent covers to dry for 24 hours.
- Now you can follow the cleaning steps …. Here are some tips and advice for cleaning your gazebo tent.
- Once you are happy with your now super clean gazebo, you may now want to re-treat your fabric with some tent Waterproofer.
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