Steam Cleaners - who uses in their van?

alan1406
alan1406 Forum Participant Posts: 75
edited July 2018 in Parts & Accessories #1

We're not a big fan of the carpets in caravans, and for our next one (Elddis Crusader) we are thinking of just having the hard floors which look attractive and substantial

We use a steam cleaner at home to clean our hard floors and were considering using it on our caravan floor - does anyone do this on a regular basis?  Guess I could ask the manufacturer, but any feedback from the community would be appreciated

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,143 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2018 #2

    I’d suggest that using steam on a caravan floor which is made of bonded layers is probably a recipe for disaster.

  • SteveL
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    edited July 2018 #3

    We just stick with the supplied carpets and take them home and use the Vax carpet cleaner on them periodically. I would agree with TW, not something I would want to risk. Surely just wiping over should be sufficient. 

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited July 2018 #4

    We don't as we have kept the carpets down and do exactly as Steve does. As to using a steam cleaner I think it might depend which. If it was a high end Polti steam cleaner which produces a lot of hot but dry steam probably not because it could damage the veneer on the cupboard bases. However if it was a cheap Vax style one I can't see that it would do any harm. The amount of damp would be less that washing with mop or sponge and the heat I would think as being OK. We use one on our laminate  floors at home with not ill effect. Most vans have a layer of lino that covers the entire floor and a lot is under beds and cupboards so in reality you wouldn't be cleaning probably 50% of it anyway.

    David

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  • Oneputt
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    edited July 2018 #6

    In the summer we take the carpets out of the van and return them in the autumn.  We clean the floor by hand using a damp cloth and of course vacuum the carpets when fitted.  

  • richardandros
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    edited July 2018 #7

    I think using a steam cleaner is a bit OTT.  We took the carpets out of our van when we got it - mainly because we have a dog and dogs, British weather (apart from at the moment!) and caravan carpets just don't mix well.  We put down some cheap runners bought from one of the discount shops and they go in the washing machine now and again.  As for the floor - just a vacuum and wipe over with the usual floor cleaner / detergent and it looks like new again.

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