The Best Way to Clean Camper Canvas

General Cleaning

• 1

  Set the camper up so all areas of the canvas are exposed.

• 2

  Brush both the inside and outside of the canvas with a soft-bristled scrub brush. Wear latex gloves to keep your hands clean.

• 3

  Dispose of any leaves, twigs and other debris that is falling off of the canvas or clogging the scrub brush in a trash bag or can.

• 4

  Spray the canvas with water from a water hose. Do not apply soap, detergent, solvents or other solutions to your camper's canvas. These substances will damage the canvas material.

• 5

  Fill a bucket with a half gallon of lukewarm water from a sink. Dip the scrub brush in the water. Scrub any heavy grime, bird droppings and other debris with the brush to break up the debris.

• 6

  Re-spray the canvas to remove any remaining dust, dirt and debris. Dry the canvas with a large towel then let it air dry completely before storing.

Mold and Mildew Removal

• 7

  Complete Steps 1 through 4 in the “General Cleaning” section.

• 8

  Mix half a cup of a commercial mold/mildew remover and a half gallon of lukewarm water in a bucket.

• 9

  Dip the scrub brush in the mixture. Scrub any mold and mildew spots with the mixture-soaked brush.

• 10

  Spray the canvas with water from the hose. Repeat Step 3 if fragments of the mold or mildew are still present.

• 11

  Re-spray the canvas. Dry the canvas with a large towel, then let it air dry completely before storing.