How do you wash a tent?

[smp]

I know I know.. a tent isn't hardware.. but... I need help on this.

My sister has a tent, a small one. I told her to wash it in the sink with some soap or detergent.. and then hang it to dry and then re-waterproof it.. would this be bad for the tent?

thanks.. mods, please don't lock this.

PM me if it gets locked.. I'm sorry to be OT

 

[Slacker]

Hmmm, curious about what happened to it that it needs to be washed? wild tent party?

Just a spot cleaning with a damp cloth should do.

If you want to clean the whole thing then you would have to look at what it is made of, and see if there are any care instructions on a label, or go to the manufacturers web site for recommendations.

If it is an old canvass tent maybe dry cleaning?

 

[Slacker]

Dude, did your sister write this letter? if so, look out for the bat How do I clean my tent?