How to Clean Your Coleman Propane Torch

With proper care and maintenance, your Coleman Propane Lantern will provide years of camping fun. Cleaning your propane lantern is a very simple process and following these simple tips can extend the life of your camping lantern. A clean flashlight sheds more light and works much more efficiently, so make it a habit to clean yours regularly.

For the best use of your Coleman propane lantern, you should clean and inspect the lantern after each camping trip. Use warm water and a mild soap, such as dish soap, to clean the globe and the exterior of the lantern. Insects are generally attracted to the warm, soft light of a camping lantern and a wooded campsite can mean leaves or other debris have gotten inside the lantern, so it’s important to clean the burner area as well. Allow the camping lantern to dry completely before storing to prevent rust or other damage.

You will also want to inspect the cloaks after each use. Most Coleman propane lanterns use an instant clip mantle that is easy to replace. If you find cracks, tears, or other disfiguring marks on the cloaks, replace them before your next camping vacation. Inspect and clean the connection valve on the propane cylinder before also storing the camping lantern.

At the end of the camping season, give your Coleman propane lantern a thorough inspection and give each part of the lantern a very good cleaning. If cobwebs or cobwebs have accumulated around the burner, you should disassemble the lantern and clean any tubes that may have been clogged. A small wire bottle brush works well for this task.

Once your camping lantern is clean and you have replaced the necessary parts, dry it and store it in an airtight plastic bag to keep insects and debris out and clog the openings. When camping season returns, your Coleman propane lantern should be clean and ready to use if it was stored properly. Give the lantern a quick inspection to make sure no bugs have gotten in, and you’re ready to go camping.

Cleaning a Coleman propane lantern is much easier than caring for a fuel tank camping lantern. If you own a fuel lantern, always remember to empty the fuel tank if you are going to store the lantern for more than a couple of weeks. Fuel, especially unleaded gasoline, will build up inside the tank and make the lantern work less efficiently. If you have a fuel camping lantern that was stored with fuel inside, the best way to clean the tank before using the lantern is to rinse it with a small amount of alcohol or fuel, then fill to 75 full, prime. the tank, open the valve and close it again, then turn on the flashlight and you are good to go.

Cleaning your Coleman Propane Lantern after every camping trip takes less time than unpacking! Proper care will ensure a long-lasting camp lantern that continues to provide bright, consistent light for many years.