Spring Cleaning Your RV
RVillage members share their expert tips for that annual spring ritual.
Let's start with the outside
Brush off the roof & slides, then wash it. Which type of cleaners are recommended?
What do you use to wash the roof? See suggestions, and more tips here.
How do you clean that moldy awning?
Then wash, wax and detail the entire rig. Or—even better—take it to a truck wash, or have a mobile service come and do it for you!
Tackling the inside
Carpet in the kitchen?
Is it ok to use regular household cleaners?
Cleaning the toilet bowl...
Cleaning that stubborn shower
Tips & tools for cleaning the shower door tracks, and keeping hair out of the drain.
Here's a great idea for cleaning those "carpeted" ceilings!
Cleaning window screens & blinds
Related posts
RV vacuum cleaners
See recommendations for favorite vacuum cleaners—or you could even create your own central vac:
Storing the old-fashioned broom and dustpan...
Practical ideas. Add your suggestions!
Odors?
Rotten egg smell? It could be the hot water heater. A few more tips here.
Sewer smell while driving down the road? Here are some possible solutions.
Other annual maintenence
Use this season to put new batteries in your detectors and alarm devices: smoke, carbon monoxide, propane.
Tighten lugs in the fuse box for the electric converter. They have surely rattled a little looser with a year of traveling.
Schedule an appointment for an engine check-up in the rig or toad. Have the tires rotated if you do that.
RVillage groups
Join some groups for ideas and inspiration, ask questions and post your tips!
- Why Didn't I Think of That? Tips and Tricks
- Handy RV Tools and tips
- Remodeling, Renovation and Restoration
- Full Time RVers
Search for more groups to find more tips for this timely task.
Disclaimer: The information gathered here is compiled from the posts and opinions of RVillagers, and not of RVillage itself. RVillage assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions.
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