There is Way Too Much Playa

Written By Jadestone

The end of summer is here, and if you haven't gone camping again after the Everywhen: Valley of Spirits, you may still have the alkaline dust still on your gear.

Cleaning that dust can be challenging, so here are some helpful tips.

Opt for White Vinegar or Lemon Juice

Something about these cleaners tends to actually clean the surface of your tent, camper, what have you, instead of just looking clean until it dries and leaves a white streak-filled pattern. Vinegar and lemon juice will also kill any bacteria or mold starting to grow (for those who live in more humid environments).

  • Dilute 2 parts vinegar or lemon juice to 2 parts water in a spray bottle to clean hard surfaces.
    (This works on windows and mirrors as well.)

  • You can even add this to your mop water.

  • Add 1/4 vinegar or lemon juice to your washing machine to clean washable fabrics.

  • For good tent zipper post-playa:

    • Spray first with diluted vinegar or lemon juice.

    • Once dry, use tent zipper wax or spray oil on your zipper.

Don't Forget to Check Your Footwear

Check your footwear for separating soles. Playa can be especially hard on boots. For minor separation repair, use Shoe Goo or an E6000-style glue to seal up any soul separation.

And of Course, After All That Cleaning...

You probably have dry skin from all that playa. Use coconut or olive oil directly on your skin or in your next bath. You can also do a milk bath to restore the lost moisture to your hair and skin.

Jadestone

Laura Warren aka Jadestone, moved to Reno, NV in 2007. Living in Reno allowed her to become involved in some large art builds and fundraising for said art. Through connections of the art community, she was inspired to do more. One July 4th weekend she decided to forego her traditional Pyramid Lake campout and follow some friends out to the Black Rock Desert. The hot dusty environment intrigued her, the small town of Gerlach she found charming. Many other visits were taken (some of them just day trips) out to that playa. Seeing the vastness of the ancient Lake Lahontan's Dry Lakebed as a great backdrop to feature art and connect with fellow artists, she kept her eyes open for the perfect charity to fit that need. Years later she found it in The Everywhen Project.

Laura has a degree in Visual Communications and is very active within her community of Reno. A former board member of a local health-oriented charity and an avid supporter of local art and music, she works hard to promote the causes she believes in. She has worked in local media and knows how to connect people to make a project productive. Never seeking a spotlight, she prefers to work behind the scenes.

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