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Subject:Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:52:41 -0700

Jeremy wrote:

"Last night we put up the tent (first time this year) and I see plastic
siding of the fold-over piece is spotted with mildew or mold and there is
some but not as much on the ceiling fabric. I know they did check and patch
some leaks before they but the new fabric on. Could this be a leak again?
What do you use to clean the fabric that will get rid of the mildew/mold?"

This is a fact of life here in the NW, especially if the van is stored
outside and not driven much in the winter.  Best way to clean is with a home
carpet/upholstery cleaning machine with a good upholstery detergent.  Mine
needs cleaning every year, and this time I'm going to try a mold inhibitor:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Concrobium-32-oz-Mold-Control-025326/100654126#.U
azJeUC7OSo

Stuart