The Best Tips in Caring for Tarps

A quality tarp is a bit of an investment. To make sure that it continues to deliver the protection that you paid for and need, it is a good idea to take care of it just like your other valuable tools and equipment. To follow are the Best Tips in Caring for Tarps:

1. Selection of the tarp to meet the need – Step one in choosing your tarp is targeting the type of protection that you require. A tarp is crafted from a number of beneficial fabrics that include canvas, vinyl, mesh, and polyethylene. Other special features are available for certain products such as waterproof, water resistance, and fire retardancy. When you select the proper tarp for your requirements, you will receive the protection you expect and need.

2. Using and installing correctly – You many have the ideal tarp for the task at hand, but if you do not tie it down or install it properly it may not function very well. Most tarps are fitted with grommets (eyelets) positioned equally around all four sides. These are utilized in securing the covers to structures with ropes, zip ties, bungee cords, along with other items. A tarp is to be tied down taut without too much tension, to avoid causing damaging strain on the grommets and material of the tarp. By keeping the tarp taut it helps in eliminating the cover from blowing in the wind possibly causing damage along with preventing precipitation, dirt, and other debris from getting underneath the cover and compromising the thing that you are protecting.

3. Inspect Tarps Periodically – Give you tarps a regular onceover to make sure they are attached properly as well as checking for tears, rips, holes, weakening fabric, and impaired grommets to prevent major damage that will limit and eliminate the usefulness of the cover.

4. Tarp Repairs - To limit the damage that you discover with the tarp and restore it to proper working form, it is recommended to fix these issues that occur (tear, rips, holes, compromised material, damaged grommets) as soon as possible. Tarp Glue and Tarp Tape is available for many of these repairs. Grommet Kits and Accessories are also available to fix broken or missing grommets. It is critical to the function of a tarp that it be tied down utilizing all grommets.

5. Tarp Cleaning – Making sure that your tarp is clean will help extend the life and ensure proper protection. Brush off any dirt, dust, and debris along with standing water will help limit issues and make it look and function better. Use a hose if the dirt build up is substantial. For added cleaning, warm water and a mild detergent will work quite well. For even better results, Tarp Cleaners and Protectants are made specifically for cleaning and added protection of tarps. After washing your tarp, drying is recommended. This can be done by stretching out on a flat surface or hanging on a line in the sun. Flip it over to dry both sides.

6. Storing Your Tarp – When the tarp is not being used, it is best to store it in a safe and dry place in a moderate temperature that is located off the ground. Also try to keep it out of any direct sunlight. When you do store the tarp make sure it is clean and completely dry. It is best to fold or roll the tarp to easily put away and then retrieve when necessary for use again.

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