Hymer694 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 The thread title says it all really. I've just purchased my first MH which I want to clean from top to bottom for my own piece of mind. I've read about people adding various chemicals to various tanks and flushing lines/emptying things. Does anyone have a checklist that they run through following a winter lay up or after they've just got a new vehicle? Or perhaps there is a web site that you could point me to? Also any advice on what product to use for each procedure would be most welcome. Thanks Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docted Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Paul A good shampoo for the outside; use plenty of water on the windows no brushes or sponges - they may contain bits of grit which will scratch the polycarbonate. For the fresh water tank I have always used "puriclean" others swear by "milton" both diluted as per manufacturers instructions-but do not run either through the water heater. Fill the tank run a couple of litres though each cold tap, sink w/ basin & shower take the van out for a short run, then empty the tank completely and rinse thoroughly through the cold taps as well. Waste tank empty the tank, half fill the tank with fresh water disolve a small container of bicarbonate of soda in a litre of boiling water take the van out for a short run, then empty the tank completely. Toilet cassette as per waste tank. Inside of van talke care of windows as per outside, the rest use household cleaners as appropriate. Good luck with your new van. Docted For toilet seal use either Thetfords own aerosol lubricant or vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzy Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 "For toilet seal use either Thetfords own aerosol lubricant or vegetable oil to prevent sticking. ....... " :-D during use or after ;-) Good list - thanks. I saw a product in the Nationals at the weekend that we can use on house windows: necessary only once a year? I wish ; sorry can't remember the name of the product until I search out the Telegraph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hymer694 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Thanks for that. You wouldn't care to comment on my side facing seats/kiddies car seat interface problem would you? ;-) Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Wot no post from Michele on this topic? Thats surely a first!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 An upholstery/carpet cleaning company can clean it right through inside and kill all the previous owners bugs, dust mites etc. My son-in-law has sich a company,'Drychem' franchise, so I get mine done for free. Carpets, upholstery, roof lining and all, worth thinking about. One of the main reasons my wife and I have a motorhome instead of going to hotels is:- we know who slept in the bed last, so all the dust mites are family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Pat Be careful ... Michele will get you one way or another! Jack and Walker know that only too well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Thought it was ok to use for serious topic's only Pat. So as I,m not serious by nature then I suppose it is a first. (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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