How To Clean Rv Upholstery

There you have it some basic cleaning guidelines for the inside of your rv.

How to clean rv upholstery. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds. Blotting with a paper towel should work. For cleaning your car upholstery you need a shop vacuum or a steam cleaner a spray bottle a scrub brush and our homemade car fabric cleaner a slight variation of this recipe can also be used as diy car carpet cleaner generously spray the cleaner on the upholstery mats or carpet and allow it to soak in for three to five minutes. If your furniture is leather use that same product to clean it after wiping it down with a damp cloth. To clean more deeply use a damp mop with water and a mild cleaner.

Also don t use cleaners that contain oil based solvents to avoid yellowing linoleum. And when i finally accepted that i had put off a good deep cleaning for too many years i knew i needed to pull out the big guns. Over time cleaning your vinyl seats with bleach will cause them to break down. Undiluted bleach for instance is too caustic to use on vinyl. With space at a premium a good multi purpose cleaner is probably the most essential rv cleaning product.

Car seats bar stools patio furniture boat cushions vintage sofas and ottomans are places you ll find vinyl upholstery fabric. A professional grade portable carpet cleaner. But vinyl can still be damaged. Cleaning the rv kitchen bathroom 4. Amazon carries loads of five star portable carpet cleaning machines most under 200 and many that are rv sized.

You may also be able to find products designed specifically for rv s. Vinyl seats are pretty tough that s why they are so widely used in boats cars and interior furniture. Start by picking up some fabric or upholstery cleaner. Dashboards and upholstery after vacuuming the dash area thoroughly clean all surfaces with a vinyl or leather protector including the steering wheel and foot pedals. Before using any cleaning products always check with your owner s manual to make sure there is nothing you should avoid using on the upholstery.

There are some handy dos and don ts you ll want to be aware of to clean off the grime without damaging the vinyl surface. Use only warm water and soap use a soft bristled brush to clean out the grime rinse with a sponge and cold water use only alkaline based. I use it for everything from wiping counters and cupboard doors to cleaning spots off the bathroom mirror and dust from the windowsills. Most upholstery cleaners made for home furniture will also do the job in the rv. In our class a rv furniture weight is not an issue but if you have a smaller rv or are getting close to your maximum cargo capacity carrying weight ccc just should make sure that you are within limits.