RV Interior Cleaning: Tips & Tricks
Keeping your camper clean helps you to travel and live in it without any inconvenience or even health hazards. Not only that, a clean RV will last longer because issues like mold and rust won’t be able to take over the body. We at Rte. 125 RV & Marine have compiled this informative guide to help you take better care of your camper by keeping it clean. If you’re looking for RVs for sale in Rochester, NH, contact our sales team for further assistance. We’re also here for all the RV needs of our friends from Massachusetts and Maine!
Supplies
The first step to getting your RV cleaned is to gather all the supplies you’ll need. Since you’re going to be working in a much smaller space than you would when cleaning your home, you have to consolidate the supplies or buy smaller versions of it. Your owner’s manual might have recommendations about how to clean and what products to use so go through that before you begin.
Some general supplies that come in handy while cleaning your recreational vehicle are lemon juice, vinegar, and baking soda. These supplies are cheap, effective, and avoid the use of harsh chemicals in a tight space. Dish soap also has a variety of uses, too, so don’t forget to stock up on it. Magic Erasers and sponges always come in handy, as do microfiber wipes
Kitchen
Make sure you wipe down the surfaces of your kitchen each time after you cook. This prevents grease buildup. If you do end up with buildup on the stove or in the oven, you can use a mixture of baking soda and water applied to the entire surface and left overnight. The next morning, rinse or wipe off the grime and dry the surface.
Do try to keep your fridge clean. Make it a habit to remove old food and wipe down any spills to ensure the shelves stay clean. Go through your pantry from time to time to ensure nothing in there has expired. Wash and put dishes away after you use them to avoid a pileup in your small space.
Bedroom
With time and use, your RV mattress can become odorous and dirty so you should freshen it up! You can sprinkle some baking soda over the surface and let it sit for a bit before you vacuum it up. You can also add spritzes of lavender or other essential oils mixed with water for a pleasant scent. Be sure not to overdo it; you don’t want to drench the mattress!
Remember to wash sheets and pillows regularly. Always have extra linens stored in your RV, especially when you’re on long trips and don’t want to have to go weeks without changing the sheets. Always place your laundry away after a wash so it doesn’t pile up. Try to keep bedroom clutter to a minimum so you have an easier time keeping things clean.
Living Room
Dust all the surfaces of your camper’s living space weekly, including the blinds and the tops of the cabinets. Everyone living in the Rv should be encouraged to reduce clutter by keeping their games, books, tools, gear, and other items away after they’re done using them. This is also a great way to ensure everyone keeps a track of their items and doesn’t lose them.
You might also want to label your RV cabinets with the contents of each so you can find things easily. Wipe down or brush couches and chairs. If you have microfiber coverings, you can spray them with rubbing alcohol and scrub lightly with a cleaning brush to remove any stains.
Floor
If you’re like many RV campers, your primary goal is probably to get away from the big city and explore the outdoors. As fun as this is, muddy and dirty shoes can muck up your floors pretty quickly. When you’re doing a complete cleaning of the rig, you might want to save your floors for the end, but regular touch ups can help make the big clean easier.
If you have carpet, consider getting a hand vacuum. This may make vacuuming more time consuming, but they’re easier to store. You may also want to get carpet cleaner for little spills and hire a professional every once in a while for something more thorough. If you have tile, laminate or other hard floor surfaces, you can get a compact mop to make storage easier.
Vents
Don’t ignore the vents in your camper as many RVers tend to do! Since they’re a small space, vents can get very dirty pretty quickly. They won’t need to be cleaned often, but when you do, you’ll want to make sure you wash out the screens, clean the filters and scrub the insides. We also recommend leaving them open for a little while to help them dry faster and air out a little bit before closing everything up again.
We hope these tips help you keep your camper clean and ready for your next great adventure! If you’re still looking for RVs for sale in Rochester, NH, contact Rte. 125 RV & Marine to check out our wide selection! We’re proud to be the preferred RV dealer of our clients from Massachusetts and Maine.