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Personsaz121299
22/7/2013 at 4:04pm
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Hiya all....i bought a caravan yesterday and when i returned home i gave it a good clean inside & out, i am having great difficulty reaching the roof though even with ladders as im not great on them, is there a specific way to do this, or places that will do it at a reasonable price, i am rather skint now so cant be affording costly cleaners.....any advice would be much appreciated, thank you :-)

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Personmemories
22/7/2013 at 4:46pm
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Would a telescopic brush be any good? I have one for sale, almost free to a good home. Need to find the brush though, it's not attached to the handle at the mo. takes hozelock fitting.


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Personjeff juke
22/7/2013 at 4:48pm
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I use an extendable car brush which i bought for £15,any car shop should sell them including halfords..




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Personmemories
22/7/2013 at 5:00pm
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That's the kiddy!


Personsaz121299
23/7/2013 at 3:54pm
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Thanks all but in the end i braved a ladder and blasted it with a power washer.....came up a treat xx

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Personjohnshelly2
23/7/2013 at 4:04pm
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It may have come up a treat but how powerful was the washer, I hope you were 'gentle' near the seals and rubbers?

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John

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Personsunshinetours
23/7/2013 at 4:48pm
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Eeek.... probably best not to use power washers on caravans!

Best way to do roof ....... leave it as you can't see it


PersonPower Maxed
30/7/2013 at 9:00am
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Hmm it's best to avoid using a pressure washer where possible. Especially so around window seals. I don't think you should leave you roof uncleaned but I wouldn't be overly concerned with giving it a perfect finish. Just get rid of as much dirt and grime as possible.


Persondogscenturion
30/7/2013 at 9:11am
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long brush from aldi and aldi own wash without water stuff, brings it up a treat. All under £10

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PersonJax365
30/7/2013 at 3:55pm
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Stepladder (use a pair of old trainers on the ends if you are going to lean a ladder against the sides to stop it sliding and marking) and an ordinary mop (a cotton one) and wash and wax does it for me.

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Personjeff juke
30/7/2013 at 4:28pm
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Quote: Originally posted by saz121299 on 23/7/2013
Thanks all but in the end i braved a ladder and blasted it with a power washer.....came up a treat xx



THATS A DEF,NO NO.....



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PersonBigm2
05/8/2013 at 12:43am
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Ladder and telescopic brush are our weapons of choice and even then my husband struggles to clean the Heki very well, much to my annoyance!

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Personsaz121299
05/8/2013 at 12:48pm
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Eeek i hope i havent damaged it then with the washer, i was quite careful and didnt get too close....i then bought a vileda sponge mop with a slightly abrasive side and i washed it all over, including the bits of roof i could reach.. (roof was better than when i bought it after a pressure wash but just needed a little scrub too) its better now and almost sparkling, thank you all for your help and advice x

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VangoMan02
05/8/2013 at 12:59pm
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Don't think I would use anything slightly abrasive on any paintwork, especially a caravan as paint is quite thin..

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Personsaz121299
05/8/2013 at 2:43pm
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Thanks all, i will be more careful in the future, this site is great!

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Enjoyed trailer-tenting,
Now loving caravanning 😊😊


Personphilcaz
05/8/2013 at 10:45pm
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I got it Memmories , in fact its in my shed ,you can buy it for cheep,,or send me the pole



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