I love Autumn. I love the beautiful colours, the cosy nights with hot chocolate, the warm clothes. Everything is wonderful until...

Suddenly IT'S TIME

I have no clue how it happens; one day your motorhome is perfectly fine and dandy (if you don't look too closely) and the next it's COVERED with black streaks, dirt, dead leaves and is in desperate need of a good clean.

There are two ways to tackle this:

1- Get someone else to do it for you

2- Be brave & do it yourself.

Tips for using other people

If you employ someone else, make sure they are qualified and insured in case they cause any damage.

Hand car wash places will often wash motorhomes but you'll need to show them where to wash and where NOT to wash. Otherwise, they'll point a pressure washer at anything (including the vent behind your fridge!! 😱 #truestory)

If you are getting work done at a dealership, you can often ask them nicely if they can give it a quick wash for you; many are happy to oblige (big shoutout to the lovely folk up at Oaktree Motorhomes who have done this for me in the past.)

You might also want to get your motorhome polished to bring it back to its original beauty. Again, make sure the person is qualified and insured to cover any accidents or issues.

Tips for cleaning it yourself

If you're doing it yourself (#hero), here are some tips to help:

• Ideally, find a cleaning station or truck wash which has steps on the side for you to get up next to the roof; it's safer and easier than using a ladder
• Always start at the roof and work down; your sanity will thank you.
• If you have a solar panel or awning, you can use a thin pad (like this) to clean underneath/ around if there's a gap.
• You need to use a silicone spray or cream to keep seals in good condition and stop leaks. This is the one I use​
• The non-glass windows on your motorhome or caravan need special care. Use an acrylic cleaner and a damp, clean cloth on your windows to avoid scratches. Keep one cloth aside just for this purpose so it doesn’t pick up dirt from elsewhere on your van.

Unsurprisingly, there are a LOT of products on the market to help with motorhome cleaning. Even though I lived on boats for years and found some great products (especially for seals and plastic windows), there has still been a bit of trial and error to find the best options for cleaning the van.

See ALL our favourites, plus more tips to help you get your van sparkling:

Don't forget- if you're planning to put a cover over your van for winter, you need to wash your van first to avoid the dirt causing any scratches on the paintwork. Boring, but necessary.

Happy Cleaning!

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