Cleaning of Caravan Roof
Screwfix currently have 5 litre containers of a cleaning product called NO NONSENSE degreasing liquid in concentrated form...Has anyone used this product and can vouch for it. I believe it can be used for cleaning stubborn algae and general grime front caravan roofs. Can anyone if they gave used it and has it been any good.
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Sorry you've not had any replies Scotty. I think that maybe answers your question. I haven't heard of it and like many use Fenwicks for bodywork and roof. Good luck.
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I don't get too hung up on elfin safety but standing on a wet caravan roof without a fall restraint is asking for trouble. It's a hell of a long way to fall....... if it was in the work place your employer would be fined for allowing it.
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I use this stuff for cleaning the caravan roof (and all the rest of the caravan).
I use it in an extending window / conservatory cleaning brush bought from here - it's for cleaning windows but it does the caravan a treat.
I put the steps / platform at the side of the caravan and can reach the full width of the caravan with this brush.
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Which is Exactly why standing on a caravan roof is asking for trouble. Even using stepladders isn't ideal unless they are braced or you have someone to steady them. I too use an extending brush attachment on the hosepipe working on the lowest step of the stepladders I can manage.
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I use Wet & Forget. www.wetandforget.co.uk on my motorhome, conservatory, fence, brickwork, paving slabs and mother in laws grave!
Dont use on plants and allow to dry before doggie paws walk on it. All done with my dedicated garden sprayer. I spray spring and autumn and on the motorhome all over the outside apart from the glass. Works 100% to eradicate , mould, lichen, algae, and black mould.
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I was at my motorhome dealers this week and watched somebody cleaning a motorhome standing on the roof with a pressure washer. I used to stand on the roof of my Unicorn caravan. It's OK if you can stand on a dry patch but that's not easy once you get going. I nearly slipped; as we get older our coordination deteriorates but we are the last to admit it!
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If the HSE saw that they would have a field day with the company. If that individual falls and breaks his back -or worse - who will fund his care and support his family? Utterly stupid action by the employee and the company directors will be charged under criminal law if anything happens.
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I agree, this sort of behaviour is beyond belief.
As for the HSE, they would be looking into what risk assessments had been done, if a safe system of work was in place, was it being enforced or followed by the employee.
That doesn't take away the lives that would be affected by the accident/ incident
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Don't see what the hassle is about cleaning the roof l do mine three times a year off small Ladder with padding at the top to prevent damage to the awning rail. l then use Karcher pressure washer set to low, spray shampoo on the roof leave around 3 minutes and use sponge to clean doing one side at a time spray water on low pressure hey presto clean roof, it just takes a little longer than the sides, by doing it three times a year it doesn't get too mucky. Before any one says you can't use a pressure washer on a caravan the Karcher l have has 4 settings one for spraying shampoo or muck remover one setting for spraying wood one for cars and motor homes and high power for stone surfaces l use the second on the van which is like a normal hose pipe but with better spray nozzle. l know they are expensive but mine is used all over the grounds of our property great to clean conservatory roof, look around some good deals on them l wouldn't be with out mine, by the way l am not a Karcher salesman other pressure washers available that do the same. l used to use just the hose took a little longer and of course you need something to spread the shampoo with, either way its elbow grease
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I also use a pressure washer on my caravan,set to low pressure. I'm careful of where I point it. It also uses a lot less water than a standard hose pipe.
Spray on road grim detergent and rinse with the pressure washer, then soapy water applied with an extending soft brush and a final rinse off
not found any signs of water finding its way inside. And trust me, I do check!.
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