Washing a tent?

[The Weasel]

What do you do to clean your tent? I've read to wash it in the tub with non-detergent soap. What have you used or is there a special tent soap (that's probably jacked up 3000% for something in a 5 oz bottle that we use everyday)?

BTW - I recently got a Mountain Hardware hammerhead 2 and used it this weekend under very heavy rains. Performed great. Now I want to wash the older larger family tent.

Thanks!

[Jordie]

I have washed mine in the tub with just water and no detergent. It got it clean enough for me.

Jordie

[Trinityalps]

I think Jordie's got the right idea. I don't know how dirty the tent is but washing a tent with anything other than just water and a sponge scares me. I have quite a few tents and that is the only way I clean mine. Make sure it's good and dry before you pack it away.

[The Weasel]

thanks guys, I try just water tonight.

[archman44]

I took mine to the magic wand car wash. soaped it down and rinsed it real good. let it hang dry.

[Chrooth]

Ha, I just wipe mine down with a wet cloth every season.....

[laserlipo]

Hello...
I think wash tent with hot water and detergent than it will be very easy for to do so because hot water remove most of thing from the tent.....