Five Tips for Keeping Your Teepee Canvas Mildew Free

Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, enjoy the backcountry or prefer the nomadic lifestyle, a teepee is a great addition to your outdoor gear. However, to get the most use out of your teepee, it’s important that you care for it properly. There is a direct correlation between the amount of care you put into maintaining your teepee and the amount of enjoyment you get out of using it.

The main issue that people tend to run into when owning a teepee is that the canvas is easily susceptible to mold and mildew, which can be very destructive to canvas and other cloth materials. Mildew can start in a very short time under the right conditions and, once it’s there, it can be difficult to get rid of. There are steps, however, that you can take to make sure that your canvas stays clean and mildew free. As your local source for teepee poles in Utah, we know a thing or two about teepee care. With that in mind, here are five tips that will help you keep your teepee canvas free of mildew.

Use a sealant

There are several sealants on the market today that are very effective at preventing moisture from penetrating your canvas and, in turn, preventing the growth of mildew. Sealants can often be applied with a small brush and are best used over any seams in the surface of your canvas.

Protect it from the elements

Although teepees are designed to be used outdoors, that does not mean you can’t help minimize your teepee’s exposure to the elements. By simply placing your teepee under a tree, for example, you can help prevent your teepee from getting excessively wet and protect your canvas from damaging sun rays.

Keep it dry

When your teepee does get wet, take steps to help it dry out as quickly as possible. The longer you leave your canvas wet, the more quickly mildew and mold spores can form.

Clean it up

If mildew has already started to grow on your teepee, you can stop it in its tracks by drying out your canvas and then cleaning it thoroughly. You can find a suitable tent cleaner at most sporting goods stores. Just be sure to read the label carefully to make sure that the cleaner is safe for your teepee material.

Store it properly

Teepees are more likely to develop mildew while in storage rather than when they are in use. For this reason, it’s important that you ensure that your teepee is clean, free of dirt and any other debris before storing. You will also want to ensure that the teepee is 100 percent dry before you try putting it in storage.

By following these few simple steps, you can help make sure that your teepee will stay mildew free and be ready for use at a moment’s notice. For more tips like these, or to purchase teepee poles in Utah, be sure to stop in to Huberwoods, your local source for all your wood materials.

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