[TheForge] Re:canvas

Wed Mar 13 19:55:02 2002

Larry,

I would not use bleach!  I use Fells Naptha bar soap and a brush to clean my
tent.  This soap works good on the stains and doesn't damage the fabric like
bleach will. After washing, I thoroughly rise and dry in the sun a couple of
days.

I've had my canvas tent for over 15 years and I've used this process several
times.  I've had bad bird dropping stains as well as dirt and ???? all of
which cleaned up well.  Still no leaks and my tent looks "near" new.

Walt

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Larry
> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 2:56 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Re:canvas
>
>
> Thanks for the tips.  What I had in mind was to place it in a
> 55 gallon drum with some
> bleach and let soak for a day or so then rinse as best I can.
>  I'll contact Panther
> and the shop Dan recommended to see what they recommend.
> Heck, I might even try to
> original manufacture, if they are still around to see what
> they say.  thanks,
>
> Larry
>
> Phlip wrote:
>
> > [email protected] wrote:
> >
> > > Have no idea on what to clean the stains with -- to seal,
> you could use
> > > Thompson's Water Seal, or Panther Primitives sells a
> canvas water treatment.
> > >
> > > Any idea as to how to get stains off of an EZ-Up?
> > >
> > > Jerry V
> >
> > Most canvas tents come already sealed, so when you wash
> them, one of the things
> > you're doing is removing the sealant. My suggestion would
> be to set it up, since
> > you've already removed the sealant, and brush it down with
> a weak solutrion of
> > bleach water to help remove the stains, both inside, and
> out, and let the sun
> > help. If the stains are really dark, you might want to
> start considering dyeing
> > the tent a darker color- too much bleach can eat the fabric.
> >
> > Depending on what the stains are from, Rit Dye makes a
> product called "Color
> > Remover" which acts by dissociating the colors from the
> fibers- if used in
> > strength, it's a lot easier on the fabric- it's what I use
> when tie-dyeing my
> > jeans (Yes, I enjoy tie-dyed stuff, so sue me).
> >
> > As far as water sealing the fabric, there are spray on
> sealants which do a good
> > job. I wouldn't suggest using the heavier sealants for the
> breathability issue,
> > but if you can dilute a liquid sealant and spray it on,
> using, perhaps, an
> > automotive type sprayer, a light mist should replace the
> coating that was on the
> > fabric to begin with. Canvas doesn't need much help- it
> keeps you dry by wicking
> > away the moisture, rather than blocking it entirely. Keep
> in mind, that like any
> > other painting project, a couple or three loght coats, with
> time to dry between
> > coats, will do you more good that one heavy coat.
> >
> > As far as dealing with the E-Z Up, they're made of
> different plastic blends,
> > usually. If you can contact the manufacturer, they may have
> a suggested method for
> > you- if not, they can at least tell you what type of
> material it is, and your
> > local Cooperative Extension office, or your state's
> equivalent, usually has reams
> > of that sort of information, and they're very willing to help.
> >
> > Phlip
> >
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