Best way to clean canvas

Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 20:20
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Hi All,

Have just returned from our trip to Innamincka and back and the CT is in need of a good dose of TLC!! Any suggestions on the best way to clean canvas would be muchly appreciated :)
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Reply By: you eat the bear - Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 21:26

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 21:26
Warm water and elbow grease.
Do NOT use detergent or dish washing liquid if you want it to stay waterproof.
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Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 21:53

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 21:53
Learn to love the blemishes on your canvas. They're a constant reminder of your past trips. Can only reinforce the previous comments about detergent.....DON'T! You'll never get the canvas waterproof again.

Enjoy them, you've earnt them. Cheers Mick.
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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 22:16

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 22:16
NO DETERGENT - as above. Hose and a soft broome will do the job.
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Reply By: warfer69 - Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 at 00:33

Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 at 00:33
I'd try blowing (compressor) it down using a brush/broom first..As Micko stated a slight stain wont hurt lol..People state they use products without adverse affects but i wont use any on my swags,water only..
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Reply By: 60series_adventurer - Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 at 07:55

Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 at 07:55
Thanks guys, the CT is very well used and we have never washed before but thought we better give her a treat. Cheers
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Follow Up By: PandJ - Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 at 15:42

Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 at 15:42
We just came home from William Creek and Marree and washed our new CT down with hose water and broom, left it in sun for 3-4 hours to dry out and tis like new again. Cheers P&J
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