How to Clean a Caravan

How to wash the outside of a caravan?

• Choose shade: wash the caravan in the shade while the surface is cool; shampoo and water that dry in the sun leave marks.
• Pre-rinse: remove dust and sand with plenty of water, working from top to bottom.
• Shampoo: add START Car Shampoo to water at the dose on the label and wash from top to bottom with a soft brush or microfibre mitt.
• Rinse: rinse off the shampoo with plenty of water before it dries.
• Dry: dry the surface with a microfibre cloth so that no limescale marks remain (how to remove limescale stains).

Pressure washers and the roof when washing a caravan

Do not point a pressure washer directly at seals, roof vents, the electrical hook-up, window edges or the awning mechanism; water can get inside and the seals can be damaged. Wash the roof from the ground with a long-handled soft brush; do not climb onto the roof unless the caravan manufacturer allows it. For using shampoo with a foam lance, see how to use car foam; for choosing a shampoo, see what is car shampoo.

Caravan windows

Caravan windows are often acrylic (Plexiglas); on acrylic windows, use the product recommended by the caravan manufacturer, wipe with a soft, damp microfibre cloth and do not rub with a dry cloth. On glass windows, START glass cleaner can be sprayed onto a cloth (how to use glass cleaner).

How to clean the inside of a caravan?

Wipe hard, wipeable surfaces such as cupboards, worktops, doors and floors with START all-purpose surface cleaner diluted at the dose on the label and a well-wrung cloth; use little water on wooden surfaces. For stains on seat fabric and upholstery, TETİK Kar Aspirin, whose label includes use in car interiors and on sofas and upholstery, can be used; test the product on a hidden spot first. For details, see how to clean a car interior.

The caravan kitchen

Wash dishes with TETİK Dishwashing Liquid and rinse them with plenty of water. For the hob, cooker hood and sink, see how to clean a hob and how to clean a kitchen sink; the steps in how to clean a fridge can be used for the caravan fridge.

How to clean caravan fly screens?

Remove dust from the fly screen with a soft brush or the vacuum cleaner's brush attachment, then gently wipe it with a damp microfibre cloth. With pleated and roller screens, do not let water get into the mechanism and do not retract the screen until it is completely dry. For pleated systems, see how to clean pleated blinds.

How to clean a caravan toilet?

In caravan toilets, the bowl, seals and cassette materials differ from a household toilet; follow the caravan and toilet manufacturer's recommendations when choosing a cleaning product. The seat and outer surfaces can be wiped with a damp cloth; for the cassette and waste tank, use the products and emptying instructions recommended by the manufacturer. Do not mix cleaning products with each other (can cleaning products be mixed).

Water tank and plumbing

For cleaning the fresh water tank and plumbing, follow the caravan manufacturer's instructions or contact an authorised service. Do not put surface or dishwashing cleaning products into the water tank.

Solar panels and awning

For the caravan's solar panels, see how to clean solar panels; for the awning fabric and mechanism, see how to clean an awning; do not roll up the awning until it is completely dry. For boats, see our guide how to clean a boat.

For caravan rental companies and campsites

At caravan rental companies and campsites, using separate products for exterior washing, interior surfaces, upholstery and glass between handovers speeds up the work. START Car Shampoo is produced in 5 kg, 20 kg and 30 kg, START all-purpose surface cleaner in 5 l, TETİK Kar Aspirin in 750 g, 5 kg and 30 kg and START glass cleaner spray in 1 l packs. For product lists, see car wash supplies and chemicals; request a quote for bulk purchases.