If you’ve got the tent out for the first time since last year, and it’s flecked with mould and smells musty, don’t just throw it away. And don’t stick it in the washing machine either because if it has taped seams they’ll get damaged.
What you need to do is erect the tent in the garden and vacuum off the mould spores.
Now sponge over a diluted solution of Milton (about 1 tbsp per litre of warm water). Then follow up with a tent cleaner such as Nikwax Tech Wash.
You’ll also need a waterproofer (Nikwax Tent & Gear Solarproof); instructions are on the packs. Happy camping!
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Don’t give up on it and chuck it out.
If you don’t have an extractor fan, try to open the window as much as possible after a shower or bath for a good airflow.