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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Davew on December 18, 2006, 10:35:10 am

Title: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: Davew on December 18, 2006, 10:35:10 am
Posted this on another forum : I was thinking of offering my RO cleaning service to wash caravan exteriors and wondered if anyone else had tried it? How do you cope with the really green ones? Is there a market for it? I have read elsewhere never to use a power washer any thoughts?
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: matt on December 18, 2006, 01:13:23 pm
i powerwash them, on low power and it does a great job

though having posted the same message here a while ago, i was told its not a wise thing to do

Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: craig jwc on December 18, 2006, 04:41:12 pm
Use TFR on really green ones and WFP to clean it up.

Only did a couple as i advertised a bit too late.

Using pressure washer could cause it too leak at the seams & windows.

Craig

Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: busydaffodil on December 18, 2006, 10:14:20 pm
hmm..I'm probably gonna sound a dullard now, but whats TFR?
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: craig jwc on December 18, 2006, 10:16:50 pm
Traffic Film Remover - eats through most dirt
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: Sir Squeaky on December 18, 2006, 10:17:25 pm
Traffic Film Remover.
It's for removing stubborn muck off cars, when valeting.

Don't let anybody fool you it's technical, it's just white spirit.
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: Bazzy1999 on December 22, 2006, 09:25:15 pm
Do you mean caravans like this..

Ive done 100s of these, there a doddle.......


Bazz......
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: Bazzy1999 on December 22, 2006, 09:27:53 pm
Here is one of the bigger ones...

Bazz...
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: Davew on December 22, 2006, 09:31:18 pm
Not so much statics, there is a large collection of tourers stored nearby and seeing as I will be carrying water I rekon there could be a market for a swish over with pure water now and again?
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: Davew on December 22, 2006, 09:34:43 pm
Bazzy how much for them? and what are you cleaning them with? (if I may be so bold)
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: Bazzy1999 on December 22, 2006, 09:47:01 pm
I use TFR with wax just pre spray it then give it a quick brush then power wash it off job done takes me about 30 mins to do but the double unit takes about 1 hour.
£30.00 for the 1st caravan
£85.00 for the double
You dont need to use a power washer but thats all ive got, a hose pipe or WFP will be just as good but you might have to brush a little harder to get all the green out first before rinsing.
Be carefull to dilute the TFR i use 1 part TFR then 5 parts Water.

If you need any more help let me know...

Cheers

Bazz...
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: Bazzy1999 on December 22, 2006, 09:56:31 pm
Forgot to metion you done need pure water to clean them just plain old tap water will do..


Bazz...
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: matt on December 23, 2006, 08:08:24 pm
I use TFR with wax just pre spray it then give it a quick brush then power wash it off job done takes me about 30 mins to do but the double unit takes about 1 hour.
£30.00 for the 1st caravan
£85.00 for the double


30 quid for 30 mins work and 85 for 1 hours work

not bad money ;)

i just use a power washer, it does the job real easy, just gont get too close ;)
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: Bazzy1999 on December 23, 2006, 08:43:58 pm
Yes Matt it was good money but i no longer do them as ive cleared out my van ready for WFP and concentrating more on building up my w/c round as i kept it small to fit in the caravans.
So if you know anyone whos after a loads of gear for cleaning ie pressure washer ect. let me know, and its not the cheap stuff you get at B&Q or what ever..

Bazz...
Title: Re: Caravan cleaning?
Post by: matt on December 23, 2006, 10:31:06 pm
i use a pressure washer i got from focus, 30 quid reduced from 45 quid

does a great job on caravans