Over the winter I was given an old Sears canvas tent



It's in great shape... no holes, all straps and ties in place, good screens and functional zipper... But it's a bit dirty and could use a cleaning. What's the best way to clean it so as not to damage the canvas? After it's clean and dry any recommendations for water proofing treatments? I have been reading up on canvak and other home-brew (bees wax and boiled linseed oil is one I read about) treatments but would love to hear from peoples first hand experience on them...

I tossed a video up on my youtube channel on it over the weekend... to cold to clean but I just wanted to make sure it was in good shape...

thanks

No suggestions off hand, I'm tagging for answers and Googling to see what possible info is out there

edit:

Someone on another board with a similar question:

http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=237197

top two things when i searched "how to clean and treat a canvas tent"


http://www.ehow.com/how_4760736_clean-mold-canvas-tent.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_5700562_re_treat-canvas-tent.html

http://www.trails.com/how_12571_care-canvas-wall-tents.html

Ask the Coleman collectors forum. Believe it or not some of the vintage canvas tents like Coleman ,who also made camping equipment for sears are collectible and worth a little more than you might think. I pick up canvas tents if I see them and have about four currently. I have learned to pass on ones that need work or ratty. While bulky and heavy,they are good for car camping they also have a neat vintage style.

I buy'em if they are in good condition and cheap.  They take up a lot of room storing them though