spring rv cleaning hacks

36 Easy Spring Cleaning Hacks for Your RV

Spring is on the horizon, and you are itching to enjoy the weather in your RV! Whether it has been in storage and needs a good cleaning, or just needs to be spruced up for this year’s adventures, you will want to do some spring cleaning! These are some great cleaning hacks to get your RV ready for the road again!

1. Fix scratches on wood surfaces

cleaning hacks wood scratches

Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar and 3/4 cups of olive oil dip a rag into the mixture and wipe off the surface with the marks.

2. Remove water stains naturally

cleaning hacks lemon shower

Lemons are great to clean with, they have natural acid that wear away impurities. Just cut the lemon in half and scrub the surfaces you want to clean. It also works on rust left from razors or bobby pins.

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3. Get the grime out of your window seal

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Vinegar, paper towels, and Q-tips are the perfect way to get these spotless! Dip the Q-tip in a small cup of vinegar, then run it along the runner of the window seal. Then, wipe it up with a paper towel and repeat if necessary.

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4. Easily clean your washing machine

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Your washing machine grows bacteria because water and dirt end up sitting in it.  Run a cycle with bleach, then a cycle with vinegar and it will be as good as new!

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5. Cleaning your filter in the dishwasher

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Vacuum filters are expensive! And dishwashers are for more than just dishes! Just place your filter in there, and use your regular detergent to clean it.

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6. Clean toys in the dishwasher with vinegar

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Toys can get really disgusting. Blocks, Legos, and dolls get the most love and the most bacteria. As long as they are plastic or rubber and don’t have any mechanical parts you can place them in the dishwasher with 1 1/2 – 2 cups of vinegar to safely clean them.

7. Getting rid of mildew stink

cleaning hacks towels

It is very easy to get rid of the mildew smell of your towels. Put your washing machine on the hot cycle and add a cup of vinegar to your load. Do not use detergent or bleach. If it still smells after you run it through once, use hot water again with a 1/2 cup of baking soda.

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8. Organize your Cleaning Supplies with a Tension Rod

cleaning hacks tension rod

Especially in an RV space is limited. Add a tension rod (or rod you can screw into the sides) under the sink and put some of your spray bottles on it to save room. If you use a tension rod be mindful of the weight limit, it probably won’t hold all of your full bottles of cleaning supplies.

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9. Clean Burners without Scrubbing

cleaning hacks stove top

Clean your burners without scrubbing, place them in a sealed ziploc bag with 1/4 cup of ammonia. Leave overnight then wipe clean with a sponge.

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10. Make your Own Oven Cleaner

cleaning hacks stove

Clean your oven in a few easy steps:

  1. Fill a spray bottle with water and spray surface generously.
  2. Generously sprinkle baking soda over the water. Leave overnight.
  3. The next day wipe out the baking soda and grime.
  4. Soak a sponge in hot water, squeeze out excess water and scrub away grime with liquid dish detergent drizzled on a sponge.

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11. Brand new shower head

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Fill a bag with vinegar and tie it to the shower head and leave it overnight. In the morning you will have a brand new sparkling shower head!

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12. Keep your shower clean

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Fill a dish wand with 1/2 vinegar and half dawn soap. Hang in your shower and before you take a shower scrub the walls with the wand, then the water from the shower will rise it off.

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13. Removing scratches on ceramic

cleaning hacks scratched ceramic

All it takes is two products Bar Keepers Friend Liquid Cleanerand Bar Keepers Friend Powder Cleaner. Apply either with a damp sponge and use some elbow grease to work away the scratches. Use the liquid first and if there are still deep scratches use the powder.

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14. Sanitize your sponges

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Place in the microwave for 2 minutes and let the heat kill the germs.

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15. Remove rust spots from knives

cleaning hacks removing rust

Soak your knives in a little lemon juice and remove the rust spots on your knives.

16. Take your Pillows from Yellow to White

cleaning hacks pillows

Pillows collect dead skin cells, dust, hair, sweat, and bacteria. They need to be cleaned a few times a year to keep the. Thoroughly clean them by washing them in a mixture of 1 cup of laundry detergent, 1 cup of dishwasher detergent, 1 cup of bleach, 1/2 cup of borax, and very hot water.

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17. Cleaning oil spills on your sidewalk

cleaning hacks oil stains

If your RV has been sitting in your driveway it may have leaked some oil. This is a very simple way to get your driveway looking brand new! Use Pour-n-Seal it is perfect to get those stubborn stains out of the driveway. Just pour it on the stain, let it sit, then when it becomes a powder sweep up the excess.

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18. The cleaner’s best friend

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If you have not come in contact with the magic in a magic eraser you have been missing out! They can clean anything from stoves, walls, counters, grout, scuff marks, stains, etc. Check out a list of amazing uses here! They are less than $1 a piece (less if you buy in bulk) and worth every penny!

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19. Getting mold out of the shower

cleaning hacks mold

Bathrooms collect water so mold is always an issue. All you need is two simple products beach, and beauty coils used for perms. Soak the cotton coils in the bleach, line the grout with the cotton, and let it sit over night on the mold. (Tip: it makes it easier if you soak the coils in a pan in the tub to reduce dripping.)

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20. Steam clean your microwave

cleaning hacks microwave

Mix vinegar and water together in a bowl, turn the microwave on for 10 minutes, then remove the bowl and wipe it down.

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21. Easily clean your microfiber couch

cleaning hacks microfiber couch

Spray a little rubbing alcohol on your couch or chair and scrub the stains away with a sponge or brush!

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22. Refresh your mattress

cleaning hacks mattress

Mix baking soda with a lavender oil and spread it over the mattress. Leave the mixture for an hour then vacuum it up.

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23. Cleaning your makeup brushes

cleaning hacks makeup brushes

Your makeup brushes collect bacteria, then you spread it on your face when you don’t clean them periodically. There is shampoo for your brushes, and it is definitely worth the time to clean them.

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24. Use a Lazy Susan in your fridge

cleaning hacks lazy susan

Lazy Susan’s are perfect to organize and maximize the space in your fridge! It will also help keep things together while traveling. Get yours here!

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25. Use a lint roller to clean the lampshade

cleaning hacks lampshade

Clean your lampshades with a lint roller to keep the dust and particles from going everywhere.

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26. The kitchen sink

cleaning hacks kitchen sink

This is one of the most important places to clean often. The food you’re planning on preparing, the food you’ve eaten, as well as all of the dirty dishes that have accumulated sit in the sink. This is the safe, and natural way to clean your sink!

What you will need:

  • Liquid dish washing soap
  • Distilled white vinegar
  • Baking soda
  • Sea Salt
  • Lemon (or lime)
  • Ice
  • Old toothbrush
  • Soft sponge

Directions:

  1. For everyday cleaning, a mild soap and sponge can be used to wipe down the sink.
  2. Thoroughly rinse out your sink to remove left-over residue.
  3. Sprinkle baking soda onto the surface. Working it into a paste, then rinse thoroughly.
  4. Link the sink with paper towels soaked with white vinegar. Allow it to sit for 20 minutes and then dispose of the paper towels.
  5. Rinse the sink with warm soapy water.
  6. For the faucets and handles, wipe with a mild soapy solution. The toothbrush can be used to get in the hard-to-reach areas. If spots remain, a cloth soaked in white vinegar can be used. Once you’re finished cleaning, thouroughly rinse one more time and dry with a soft rag.

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27. Get the Grout Looking Brand New

cleaning hacks grout

If you have grout on any surface it has probably gotten its fair share of dirt. Make it white again with 7 cups of water, 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/3 cup of ammonia (or lemon juice), and 1/4 cup of vinegar. Spray it on the grout, leave for an hour, then scrub it off vigorously with a brush.

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28. Use a window squeegee to clean up hair

cleaning hacks fur

You will be amazed at the amount of hair in your RV! Use it on any upholstery or carpet to pull the hair up.

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29. Stack shirts horizontally for better viability

cleaning hacks folding shirts

cleaning hacks tshirt fold

It is difficult to find your favorite shirt in the mound of clothes you have in your drawers. Stack your clothes horizontally so you have more room and can find the one you want easier, you may even discover ones you forgot you had.

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30. Shopvac cleaning tip

 

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Who needs an expensive attachment when you have a ketchup bottle topper. It would be great for any small space or when you want to make sure big pieces don’t get vacuumed up.

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31. Miracle cookie sheet cleaner

 

cleaning hacks cookie sheets

All you need is baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Sprinkle the baking soda, pour the hydrogen peroxide on top of it, and sprinkle more baking soda on top. Let it set for a few hours and rub it off.

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32. How to clean cloudy glassware

cleaning hacks cloudy glassware

You will be using vinegar again, you should probably just buy it in bulk when you spring clean. When you put your glasses in the dishwasher pour a cup of vinegar in the bottom and within a few washes your glasses will be shiny again!

33. Cleaning carpet stains

cleaning hacks carpet stains

All you need is a 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water mixture. Mix it in a spray bottle, spray it over the stain, and cover it with a damp rag. Put your iron on the steam setting and iron the rag for about 30 seconds. You may have to repeat if the stain is dark but for most common household stains it will work perfectly.

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34. Remove carpet Indents with Ice

cleaning hacks carpet indents

If you decided to move to replace any furniture you will likely have carpet indents. Place ice around the indentation and let them go to work!

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35. Vacuum seal Winter Clothes and Blankets for More Storage

cleaning hacks bulky clothes

Make the most out of all of the space you have, store those winter clothes and blankets in a vacuum seal bag to save room.

36. Brand New Blinds

 

cleaning hacks blinds

Blinds can get pretty dirty with dust, hair, and particles collecting on them. The easiest way to clean them is soak them in a tub of water and bleach (or vinegar), then once cleaned drain the tub and rise them very well. Lay them out in the sun to dry and they will look brand new when you take them out!

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spring rv cleaning hacks
Easy RV Cleaning Hacks for Every RVer

Last Updated on April 23, 2019

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