How to Kill Mold Inside a Pop-Up Camper

A pop-up camper is a smaller camper that is set up and taken down in a fashion similar to a tent. It has a solid base that is normally on wheels so it can be towed to a camping location. The top part is usually a soft canvas that is erected onto the base using supports. If the canvas is not properly dried after rainfall, and is folded back up again, mold can quickly result. Killing mold inside of a pop-up camper is not difficult, but it should be done as soon as the mold is discovered.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• Mild detergent
• Scrub brush or scrubbing sponge
• Hose
• White vinegar
• Spray bottle
• Microfiber cloth

Instructions

1. Set up the camper. It will be easier to locate and remove the mold this way then trying to go through the folded-up canvas and components.

2. Clean the camper with warm water, a mild detergent and a scrub brush or scrubbing sponge to get rid of dirt, which often assists in mold growth. Rinse the camper with a hose once you're finished.

3. Spray any mold you locate with a half-and-half solution of warm water and white vinegar. White vinegar is a very strong, natural cleaner and it works effectively at eliminating mold. Use undiluted vinegar on any stubborn mold stains.

4. Allow the solution to sit on the mold for a minute and then wipe it away with a microfiber cloth. The fibers in the cloth will help remove the mold completely from the surface.

5. Allow the camper to completely dry before storing it again.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use a bleach-based anti-mold cleaner if the vinegar is not working for you, but the bleach is likely to whiten the canvas of the pop-up camper.

References

• Idaho Canvas: Pop-up Cover and Awning Care
• Care 2: Vinegar Kills Bacteria, Mold and Germs
• Foster Awning: Pop-up Cover and Awning Care