Tips for Spring Cleaning your RV
Tips for Spring Cleaning your RV
Getting ready for a spring cleaning extravaganza? Don’t forget about your RV!
Whether you drive a self-propelled motorhome or haul a travel trailer, spring is the perfect time to get your rig in ship shape and ready for that epic upcoming summer road trip you’re planning.
When it comes to RV spring cleaning, there’s more to it than grabbing some Clorox wipes and Windex and making sure your interior surfaces are disinfected and fresh. Since it only comes around once a year, take advantage of this spring cleaning opportunity to do a really deep, thorough job on your rig, taking care of both the interior and exterior and catching up with any minor maintenance issues you may have been letting slide for a while.
It may sound like a lot of work, but you’ll be thanking yourself when your RV is in proper, working order for many more springs to come — not to mention nice and clean next time you’re ready to head out on vacation.
So, ready to get started? Here’s how to tackle RV spring cleaning like a pro.
Spring Cleaning Tips
Like any big project, you’ll have better luck with your RV spring cleaning if you go in with a plan. After all, a motorhome is just that — a home on wheels. There’s a lot to tackle!
Although your rig’s exterior and motor maintenance are on the docket, it might be easiest to start with the most straightforward task: doing a deep cleaning of your RV’s interiors. At a minimum, that means doing a thorough disinfecting job on your RV’s kitchen and bathroom, as well as vacuuming the carpet, mopping the floor, and dusting down other surfaces. But if you live in your rig full time or camp often, you may also want to go through all your drawers and cabinets to get rid of old, outdated items crowding up your storage space.
From cleaning RV toilets to keeping your interior furniture looking nice and new, there are a few products that can help you do the job with ease and efficiency. For example, instead of opting for a full-on mop and bucket, many RV owners take care of their floors using a dry mop such as a Swiffer. It’s especially important not to soak an RV’s floor, considering there are important mechanical systems just underneath it, and using one of these mop alternatives is also quicker and easier. Just make sure whatever product or cleaning pad you use is the correct one for the type of floor your RV has, whether it’s real tile, wood, or laminate!
If you’re wondering how to clean your RV’s plastic sink or shower, the answer is that you need the right kind of product — and a little bit of patience, too. Sometimes the white plastic used in RVs has a tendency to stain, and using a quality RV bathroom cleaner can really help make the difference!
Don’t forget about your plumbing system, either. Spring cleaning is a great time to drain your tanks and use bleach to give them a thorough cleaning, and also to clean your holding tank sensors. Here’s our guide on how to do it.
Cleaning the Outside of Your RV
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