How to Clean and Disinfect Your RV

The RV space is small, and the foot traffic in and out is bound to get your vehicle messy fast. Therefore, regular cleaning and disinfecting of your RV is necessary to prevent the spread of viruses and to keep your family healthy. More so, it’s a calming feeling to have your RV’s interior neat and clean, thus complementing whatever is on the outside of the windows. At Rte. 125 RV & Marine, we’ve drawn up some tips about how to clean your RV. To learn more, visit our location in Rochester, New Hampshire, serving Massachusetts and Maine.

Clean the Fridge, Freezer, and Cabinets

You need to remove everything from the fridge, freezer, and cabinets. While you are at it, check the expiration dates for the items, and dispose of those that are past days. Then, use a disinfectant cleaner to spray the interiors and to wipe them out. If there are spills on the shelves, remove them, and run them through a dishwasher or sink.

Wipe Down Surfaces and Fixtures

While cleaning, also spray and wipe the surfaces within the RV. Clean the microwave, oven, stove, and cabinet areas. In the living spaces, disinfect any frequently touched surfaces, such as remote controls, knobs, and lamps.

Clean Out Air Vents and Filters

It’s essential that you clean out the heating vents since they can accumulate dust and debris, especially if they are fitted on the floor. Remove the covers, and vacuum the air vents. Similarly, remove the air filters, and hose them outside of the RV to remove dust settlement.

Treat Your Awnings With Care

The awnings should be cleaned with a special cleaner for a couple of reasons. First, outdoor awnings are prone to mold, dirt, road grime, and tree sap. Second, many acrylic awnings have a plastic finishing to prevent the growth of mold by repelling water. Using a regular cleaning solution will rub off and damage the plastic treatment. Therefore, use a gentle cleaning solution that preserves the awning’s finishing, and use a soft sponge to wash the awning as you hose it down with plain water in between washes.

Clean Window Screens

It’s your choice to suck or to blow the window screens. You can use a vacuum attachment and compressed air to clean the window screens while they are in position. If you lack both, you can take the screens outside and hose them down to dislodge old bugs and fluff from the windows.

Clean the Exterior

Use a broom to sweep leaves and dust from the RV roof, and, if possible, wash the roof with a rug and cleaning solution. When done, you can also clean the RV tires with a spray-on tire cleaner.

These are some of the tips for how to clean your RV effectively. To learn more, contact Rte. 125 RV & Marine and visit our location in Rochester, New Hampshire, serving Massachusetts and Maine.