Hard-bristle, hand-held brushes for the wheels and tires
Garden hose with a sprayer (or pressure washer if you have one)
Torque Detail’s Decon Soap can be used to wash metal or fiberglass roof surfaces. If your RV’s roof is made from rubber material, check your owner’s manual to see which type of cleaning product it requires. Before climbing up onto the roof, fill one bucket (that we’ll call the soap bucket) with some water and then add an appropriate amount of Decon Soap (or the soap recommended for your roof) to the water (check the recommended mixing ratio on the side of the Decon Soap container). Fill another bucket with water (the rinse bucket). After that, grab your garden hose with its attached sprayer, your soft-bristle brush with a long/extendable handle, the rinse bucket, and the soap bucket, and climb onto the roof of your RV with the help of a sturdy, self-supporting step ladder.
Start by inspecting the vents and all other features that are mounted on your RV’s roof, checking to see whether the seals around those features are completely intact. If they’re still in good condition, you’re good to go. Spray water onto a portion of the roof to soften and wash off loose dirt, dip the soft-bristle brush into the soap bucket, and gently scrub that portion of the roof. Once you’re done, hose down that portion with plenty of water from the garden hose and rinse the long-handle brush in the rinse bucket. After that, proceed to the next portion of the roof and repeat the process.
It can get awfully slippery with all the soap and water on the roof, so make slow and well-calculated movements to avoid falling. You also need to put on shoes with non-slip soles.
Not all RV roofs are made the same. If the roof isn’t strong enough to bear your weight, you’ll have to do the washing from your ladder. Your long-handle brush will help you get to hard-to-reach places.
By the time you’re done with the roof, the soap bucket will probably be saturated with dirt. You’ll need to pour out that soapy water and get a fresh mix of soap and water before continuing - otherwise, you’ll end up transferring dirt from one surface to the next. As you continue washing the RV, keep changing the soap-to-water mixture every time you notice that the soap bucket has gotten saturated with dirt. You’ll probably need to do this several times before you finish the entire cleaning process.
For the sides, spray one side of your RV with plenty of water to soften the dirt and debris, then dip a soft sponge or wash mitt into the soapy water and use it to gently scrub that side of the RV. You may have to do this while perched on your ladder. For hard-to-reach areas, use the soft-bristle brush with the long handle. Once you’re done with that side, rinse it with plenty of water, move on to the other side, and follow the same procedure. Always work from the top downward.
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Most awnings are made from vinyl or fabric materials, so you need to use the recommended cleaning products to wash them. When doing so, draw them out from where they’ve been stowed, wet them with some water, then gently scrub them with soap using a soft sponge or wash mitt. After that, rinse them with plenty of water from your garden hose and leave them stretched out to air-dry. Don’t stow them back until they’ve dried completely.
You can also use Torque Detail’s Decon Soap to wash the wheels and tires of your RV. First, spray the wheel and tire with water to soften and dislodge some of the dirt. After that, dip a hard-bristle wheel brush or a wash mitt into your soap bucket and use it to scrub every square inch of the wheel and tire. Then, rinse the wheel and tire with plenty of water. To make the tires look even better, apply Torque Detail’s High-Gloss Tire Shine Spray, which brings out a deep, jet-black tire shine while also providing UV protection.
You may have missed a few spots when washing the exterior of your RV, especially in the areas where you used the long-handle brush. The surface runoff from the roof may also have left white drip lines on the sides of the RV. To remove the above and get rid of any water spots, it’s best to do the drying of your RV by hand.
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Special care must be given to the rubber seals and gaskets that surround the doors, windows, and sliding sections. These rubber surfaces can dry up when left unprotected for extended periods, leading to cracks and tears. Torque Detail’s Plastic Restore can help to restore those rubber gaskets and seals. This product permeates deep into the rubber and changes its molecular structure, bringing it back to its original state.
Here are some of the things you need to keep in mind when washing your RV.
Just like regular cars, RVs leave the factory with a protective coating that helps to protect their surfaces from the elements and other contaminants. However, when continually exposed to the sun and elements without additional protection, this coat wears down quickly. Also, the longer you leave dirt and grime to collect on the surface of your RV, the quicker the protective coating wears down. When this protective coating wears off, your RV’s body is left vulnerable to water damage, rust, and oxidation, and you don’t want that! Washing and waxing your RV regularly will help to maintain that protective coating. The washing process gets rid of dirt and grime that may have burrowed into the coating, while the waxing replenishes the protective coating and leaves a high-gloss, long-lasting shine.
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Waterless detailers are worth considering, especially when you have a limited supply of water or are staying on camping grounds that don’t allow RV washing.
Torque Detail’s Turbo Waterless Detailer 5 Bottle Bundle is a fine example of a waterless detailer that you can use on your RV. It won’t dry out your RV’s protective coating and thanks to its anti-static properties, it repels dust and dirt. This waterless detailer is also infused with ceramic, so it leaves a high-gloss, hydrophobic, and long-lasting coating that helps to prevent scratches and UV ray damage.
When applying the Turbo Ceramic Waterless Detailer, just spray it on a section of your RV’s body and wait a few minutes for the detailer to encapsulate and lift the dirt from the surface. After that, use a clean, damp microfiber towel to wipe off the dirt and any excess detailer fluid from the surface. Finally, buff to a deep shine. If necessary, you can repeat this process to ensure you get all the dirt off the surface of the RV. After that, move to the next section of your RV’s exterior and repeat the process. Continue doing so until you’ve cleaned all the sides of the RV.
If it's going to be a while before you get to wash your RV, you shouldn’t wait to clean off the bug guts that have splattered across the front with the rest of the RV. Those bug guts are acidic, so they can eat into the RV’s protective coating. When you notice them on the RV’s front end, scrub them off using the recommended washing soap and a wash mitt.
Whether for a spontaneous escape from everyday life or an extended trip through Europe - the mobile home is becoming a second home for more and more people. So, cleanliness plays an important role here.
Admittedly, modern models require special care due to their complex structure. However, the “Wash Motorhome” project on your to-do list does not have to be complicated. This guide gives you valuable tips on everything to do with cleaning the exterior of your motorhome, caring for the interior and everything else you need to pay attention to.
Admittedly, modern models require special care due to their complex structure. However, the “Wash Motorhome” project on your to-do list does not have to be complicated. This guide gives you valuable tips on everything to do with cleaning the exterior of your motorhome, caring for the interior and everything else you need to pay attention to.
Checklist: Clean your RV to perfection in 28 steps
From roof, window and awning to upholstery and water tank: In our free checklist we have put together the most important steps for making your motorhome sparkling clean.
Download the HYMER checklist for cleaning your motorhome
Hymer motorhome in front of a carwash that is filled with other motorhomes
Three HYMER motorhomes next to each other in the car wash separated by walls
As for the pitch, you probably already know: Wild camping is not allowed. The guidelines for cleaning motorhomes are also based on this basic rule. Finally, chemicals can be rinsed off outside that pollute the environment or cause other problems.
In order to save yourself trouble, look for special washing areas for motorhomes. There you will also find the best conditions for a professional wash.
By the way ... Truck washes are not suitable for mobile homes. The brushes are too hard and could damage your vehicle. The same applies to the cleaning products used there, which are often too aggressive. Instead, head over to a special mobile home wash that will have the suitable mobile home cleaning products available
Regardless of whether stubborn dirt or rain streaks "adorn" your motorhome - before cleaning it is worthwhile forging a plan of action. The easiest way to do this is to first look at the exterior and then the interior.
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