Your MOTHER should be around for a long, long time with just a little care.

Things that will lead to an early death include exposure to harsh detergents. chemicals and storing your MOTHER when wet. Therefore, MOTHER recommends that you always thoroughly dry ALL of your gear before stowing. We typically clean our MOTHER at the season’s end. Our ritual includes a sunny afternoon, a hose, mild soap or something made for laminated fabrics such as Grangers, and a few dogs or a spouse around to squirt the hose at. We simply hose our MOTHER off, use a sponge with a little soap for problem areas, thoroughly rinse and let dry in the sun.