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11-2

CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME

Carpets, Upholstery And Curtains

Vacuum clean carpets and upholstery to
ensure a long life, marks on cushions can be
removed using a mild upholstery shampoo with
the minimum of water. Curtains should be dry
cleaned only.

Washroom And Handbasin Fittings

These should be cleaned using a non abrasive
household cleaner. Always put the cold water
into the hand basin before adding the hot in
order to preserve the finish of the thermoplastic
formed basin.

Please Note:

Under no circumstances should

alcohol, spirit or solvent-based liquids be used
on GRP or ABS plastic panels as these
substances may react with the material and
cause visible damage.

Shower Trays

Only clean your shower tray using soap and
water. Do not use chemical based cleaning
agents as this may attack the material of the
tray.

Water Systems

The water systems, and in particular storage
tanks, in motorhomes are susceptible to
contamination by bacteria if care is not taken
with their use and cleaning. The symptoms
caused by bacterial contamination are not
purely limited to gastro-intestinal diseases, but
may also manifest themselves as ear, nose,
throat, and eye or skin infections. It is therefore
important that you carry out the following
procedure prior to using the motorhome each
time, even if you boil or filter all water you use
for drinking.

Please note:

If your motorhome is not going

to be used for an extended period of time
please refer to section 12-1 Storage.

Water Containers

(i)

All water remaining in any water
container should be disposed of so that
the container is empty.

(ii)

The outside of external water containers
should be thoroughly cleansed and
washed down to remove any dirt, dust or
other contaminant. Water at a suitably
hot temperature containing an
appropriate detergent is recommended
for this purpose. Water should then be
put into the container, swirled round, and
then emptied out.

(iii)

All containers should then be totally filled
with water containing an appropriate
disinfectant / sterilising solution and
allowed to stand for the recommended
contact time (e.g. Milton for 15 minutes).

(iv)

The solution should be emptied from the
container.

(v)

The opening of the any container should
be cleaned thoroughly with an
appropriate pre-prepared wipe
impregnated with a disinfectant /
sterilising solution.

(vi)

External containers should be inverted
whilst stored overnight (if possible).

(vii) Containers must be filled with mains

water only and mains water only should
be used for the above cleaning
procedure.

(viii) On no account should garden hoses be

used to fill water tanks.

Internal Water Systems

(i)

Drain down the system. (Open all taps to
allow air in, enabling the system to drain
quickly).

(ii)

Remove any water filters fitted, and
replace with a short length of hose or
empty filter cartridge (this will ensure the
filter is not affected by the disinfectant /
sterilising solution).

(iii)

Fill the system by using the pump with a
disinfectant / sterilising solution. (Check
that the solution at full strength appears
at all taps/showers). Allow to stand for the
recommended period of time.

(iv)

Drain the system down completely.

(v)

Thoroughly clean the outside of all taps/
connectors with a cloth soaked in the
disinfectant / sterilising solution.

(vi)

Flush the system through with clean
drinking water until no traces of
disinfectant / sterilising solution can be
detected at any tap.

(vii) Replace the filter. Suitable sterilising

chemicals are available from your Elddis
Retailer, accessory shop, chemists, or
homebrew shops. It is not, however,
recommended to use bleach or sodium
metabisulphide.