Autoglym Leather Cleaner

At this time of year, many campers have had their outdoor trips, now comes the prospect for many owners to give them a good clean caravan.

But cleaning the exterior of a caravan is never an easy task - especially for new owners, who might get confused by all the products and recommendations are available, all claiming to be the "best way to clean a caravan.

A major problem is that it is almost impossible to create a universal cleaner for outdoor caravan.

Look at any selection of caravans or campers and you will find a mixture of leaves of GRP (glass re-armed), aluminum panels, GRP moldings, crown molding acrylic, glass, acrylic windows, rubber surrounds, side cast metal skirts, alloy canopy rails, vinyl decals, tires and so on.

Unfortunately, apart from good old soap and water elbow grease it is just not a "silver bullet" that can handle all own combinations.

This means that most owners understand that they will buy several different cleaning products for the job in hand - especially since some types of cleaners react badly with certain body parts.

Read the manual

To ensure that owners do not face unforeseen damage, several manufacturers of caravans are now informing homeowners about the recommended procedures for care and cleaning products. If an owner's manual lacks detailed guidelines, please seek advice by calling a customer support before using unfamiliar products. You must determine what cleaners to use.

Windows

Methyl alcohol is a very clean glass window - shining on insects and birds splashed "you-know-what. But do not use rubbing alcohol on the plastic window of a caravan. Alcohol can cause burning a fantastic finish, but a little later you will experience "crazing" - loads of small cracks on the surface. And there is no cure.

molded body parts

The reason for both these shining new caravans and motorhomes is that they are usually coated with acrylic. Thus, a cleaning product that you use to maintain the luster MUST be suitable for acrylic surfaces. Kitchen and bathroom cleaners in general information that is very clearly on the packaging.

Tools for work

My father swears that a bucket of water, soap, a sponge and a hose is good enough for her Bailey Ranger 500 / 5. With a deerskin thrown in for good measure! But after watching the action professionals that you may want to invest in specialized equipment such as:

aec A high pressure hose - great for heavy dirt strip, but they can damage a caravan blows away seals and accessories break.
aec A soft bristle brush on a pole - often sold at fairs caravan.
aec wheel brush Purpose-made - plastic fiber bristly are the best.
aec Open weave cotton cloth - gaps in the mesh to capture small particles.
aec Microfiber cleaning cloth - really big sheet in all directions, but can be costly.

With most of the old caravans, a little hard work is the only way to keep them in top condition. But the owners of the new caravan are often presented with a bit of an advantage through a "sealant body panel.

Often offered as an extra "a caravan and motorhome dealers, the process involves applying a treatment that dries on the surface of the vehicle and creates a barrier against glue, scratches and dirt in general.

Once applied, a vehicle treated is usually guaranteed for several years and occasional washing outside, the owner has little to do to keep his own caravan. And when it rains, the effects of self-cleaning can occur.

Owners may choose to do this work themselves, but it is laborious. Autoglym, a veneer products, Sea, and all sealants wax Smart offers various degrees of effectiveness.