The tarps that you have are doing their job in protecting your areas, materials, furniture, or structures. You have made good choices in investing in these covers. With this in mind, you will want to ensure that you get the most out of these canvas, vinyl, poly, or mesh shields. “What are the best ways to Maintain a Tarp?”
A number of basic steps can be taken over the lifespan of your tarps to help keep them in top working order. This includes Proper Installation, Cleaning, Repair, and Storage.
Installation of your Tarp
The first step in maintaining a tarp occurs very early on, basically at the start of its function. After you inspect your new cover, install the tarp per any instruction. You will also want to make sure that you utilize every grommet for complete tie down capability with quality rope, rubber straps, bungee balls, hooks, or other fasteners. The connections should be sturdy to the structure or apparatus to secure the tarps. Make the tarp tight where joining, but not too strong where unnecessary and damaging tension can occur.
Cleaning your Tarp
Cleaning your tarp is as important as anything in preserving and ensuring longevity in use. Simple hosing off or down of your covers, especially when dirt, grime, or anything else collects on them. This can be done in a few minutes. It is also good to clean off any standing water that may collect on horizontal surfaces.
If your tarp get considerably dirty beyond hosing down, further cleaning can be done with dedicated tarp cleaners and protectants. These are administered as spraying on or mixing in a water solution. Mild household soaps can be used as well as long as they are not harsh and have industrial cleaning chemicals. Certain chemicals and intense soap solutions can harm and compromise the protective coatings on some of the tarps.
Repairing your Tarp
Unfortunately, tarps do take on some damage from time to time. The faster you address these rips, tears, holes, and abrasions the better in making the tarps complete again. Two of the best ways to repair tarp damage is with Tarp Glue or Tarp Repair Tape. Glue and tape both deliver a very strong bond in an extremely quick manner in providing the necessary fixes.
Storing your Tarp
One of the best ways to maintain and secure your tarp, extending its life is to store it when not in use. Placing your cover in safe, dry, not too hot, not too cool location, out of sunlight and off the ground will do wonders. Make sure that the tarp is both clean and completely dry when storing. It can be easily folded or tightly rolled up depending on the size and type of material.
Tarps Now helps you maintain a tarp and your possessions
At Tarps Now we will help you find the right tarp material such as canvas, vinyl, poly, or mesh to protect valued possessions, materials, or living areas. Once you find the right cover, you want to maintain it properly to make sure you have a long and protective relationship. Easy maintenance will help your tarp last a long time.
Contact Tarps Now today at (888) 800-1383 or sales@tarpsnow.com to speak with an experienced team member to find the right tarp for the job along with tips to maintain a tarp and add to its longevity. We look forward to speaking and working with you.
