Making a safe fire also means it is less smoke and dirt around it. That’s a positive thing to the fabric.
Read about making a fire in a Nordic tipi Making a fire in a stove Eldfell and Making an open fire in Firebox Hekla
Soot on the walls need not be washed away. A fire in the Nordic tipi gives a little soot, but you can make your fire soak the fabric as little as possible. Read more about making a fire in a Nordic tipi
When you take down your Nordic tipi, you brush or shake away all loose dirt from the tent walls (leaves, grass, bird droppings, twigs and so on). It prevents damage on the fabric when storing the tent.
If there are stains you want to wash, please, first use lukewarm water. Chemicals will take off the impregnation.
Hard stains can be washed with soft green soap on the stain, and then be re-impregnated. Read more about cleaning the fabric
To avoid mold on the fabric, let the Nordic tipi dry thoroughly. Read more about drying the tent How to dry your Nordic tipi
Read more about how to avoid damages on the Nordic tipi How to avoid damage from flying sparks in a Nordic tipi?
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The Sami are a nomadic, indigenous people in northern Scandinavia. They are known as the people of the sun and the wind. Some Sami still work as reindeer-keepers. Traditional Sami clothes are decorated with colourful, woven bands and bands like this used as shoelaces.
Tentipi® Nordic tipis are designed to be used with an open fire or stove; it is this feature that makes them a home from home in all weather conditions. But please check local regulations, read and understand the instructions provided, and make sure you are fully competent to deal with the risks involved, before striking that match.