How to Boost the ROI of Your Canopy Tents with a Simple Cleaning and Maintenance Routine

You will need to invest in a canopy tent to make your participation in outdoor events safer and more comfortable for your employees and customers. Since good-quality canopy tents can be expensive, you will want to know how to take care of them to increase their service life and the return on investment. Some handy tips:

Remove Dirt and Debris from the Canopy

The first step in maintaining your pop-up tent is cleaning the canopy fabric of dust, dirt, grime, debris, bird poop, etc. You can do it easily using a soft bristle brush when the canopy is open. You should also take a few minutes to inspect the canopy fabric for any damage that will manifest itself in holes and tears.

Wash the Canopy

After you take down the custom canopy tent, you can spread the canopy on the ground, preferably on the groundsheet to prevent it from picking up dirt. You should sweep away the remaining dirt with a soft brush using gentle movements to avoid damaging the fabric and then rinse the canopy with clean water. Use a gentle cleaning solution to clean the canopy fabric, paying attention to the stains but taking care not to damage the material or the coating.

Clean the Frame

The best way to clean the frame is to scrub it with the same cleaning solution you have used to clean the canopy to eliminate the accumulated dirt and grime. Again, you should inspect the frame thoroughly for damage since lightweight aluminum frames bend easily under stress, and steel frames may show signs of corrosion. If you see rust spots, you should sand the area, apply a primer, and paint over the surface.

Dry the Tent 

After each cleaning session, you must take the trouble of wiping dry the canopy and the frame to prevent mold and mildew from developing and the steel parts and components from corrosion. If you keep away a tent that is not dry, you will damage it, and the tent will also smell bad, giving a poor impression to your customers the next time you use it. Leaving the tent outside to dry in the air and the sun ensures good results. According to Spruce, it is best to clean your tent when it is not too hot or cold, there’s no chance of rain, and a light breeze is blowing to help dry the tent quickly

Store the Tent Properly 

If you do not plan to use the canopy tent for some time, you should store it in a dustproof carry bag in a cool and dry place. Make sure you keep it in a place free of rodents and termites that can damage it beyond repair. Do not keep anything on top of the tent to avoid damaging it.

Conclusion 

If you participate in outdoor marketing events regularly, you will want to invest in a premium pop-up canopy tent, which can be expensive. You can extend its service life significantly by engaging in a simple but effective cleaning and maintenance routine. Your canopy tent will look new and give you many years of trouble-free service.