How To Clean A Swag

1. 27th February 2007,11:06 AM #1

   Stinky Swag

   Hi All

   My swag has been in storage for about 12 months. It has been kept dry, but rolled up. It is a canvas swag with a 50mm high density foam mattress, a cotton sheet and a thin blanket.

   BUT IT ALL STINKS!!!

   I have washed the sheet and blanket and had everything hanging on the clothes line in the sun for weeks....but the musty odour won't go away.

   Can I wash the canvas? what about the mattress?
   Any other ideas?

   Cheers
   Andrew

   Andrew
   1998 Landrover Defender 300Tdi 130 HCPU Expedition
   1972 Peugeot 504 Sedan - Daily Driver

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2. 27th February 2007,11:18 AM #2

   Is the bottom of the swag PVC or some sort of plastic, if so this can cause the problem, I store mine unrolled on top of a spare bed (canvas bottom), if yours has a pvc base store it hanging up, like a suit, or with the PVC uppermost, try some Fabreeze upholstery deodouriser, if this dont work wash swag and mattress in cold water with a very mild soap, non-caustic, hang out to dry in the shade, NOT the sun, give it a go with the Fabreeze again and if that dont work get in touch with a canvas works or tent maker and get their advice, good luck, Regards Frank.

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3. 27th February 2007,12:40 PM #3

   We have the same problem with a tent that got 'stored' wet and was forgotten about when we moved house.

   I did the same thing and hung it on the line for weeks but it still smelt. I was going to try a spray bottle full of water with a bit of vanilla essence in it. That generally gets rid of most smells and I don't think it will ruin the fabric/canvas in any way.

   No difference I guess to using one of those fabric air fresher sprays that you can get for carpet etc, I just figure the vanilla essence would be a cheaper option as it may need a few sprays.

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4. 27th February 2007,02:47 PM #4

   Originally Posted by Nat130

   We have the same problem with a tent that got 'stored' wet and was forgotten about when we moved house.

   I did the same thing and hung it on the line for weeks but it still smelt. I was going to try a spray bottle full of water with a bit of vanilla essence in it. That generally gets rid of most smells and I don't think it will ruin the fabric/canvas in any way.

   No difference I guess to using one of those fabric air fresher sprays that you can get for carpet etc, I just figure the vanilla essence would be a cheaper option as it may need a few sprays.

   Vanilla is a natural mould killer - McKlintocks vanilla fridge wipe - is great for cleaning camp fridges etc as well as around the home. - i dont know how it may effect the dye in canvas though

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5. 27th February 2007,02:59 PM #5

   DeeJay
   1999 Defender Wagon
   1977 SWB Hardtop

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6. 27th February 2007,08:21 PM #6

   Can't say we have ever had that trouble, but we don't store the mattress in the swag. Have it stored flat in a separate bag after everything has been aired after use.

   Numpty

   Thomas - 1955 Series 1 107" Truck Cab
   Leon - 1957 Series 1 88" Soft Top
   Lewis - 1963 Series 11A ex Mil Gunbuggy
   Teddy5 - 2001 Ex Telstra Big Cab Td5
   REMLR No 143

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How To Clean A Swag

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