Knowing how to clean RV windows is an important skill for anyone hitting the road! Clean windows not only keep your RV looking neat and clean, they also ensure you can see and drive safely.
But keeping things clean isn’t always easy. Our motorhomes and trailers can venture into some pretty dirty and dusty places! Here’s how to get that dust and dirt out of your RV windows for a better-looking, safer RV.
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The Best Way to Clean RV Windows
Before you clean RV windows, you’ll want to make sure you have all the necessary supplies for the task. Here’s what we recommend using for the job:
- Windex — By far the best product for the interior of all your windows, Windex is the most popular glass cleaning solution for good reason.
- Windex Outdoor — Perfect for the exterior of those harder-to-reach windows. This outdoor window cleaner connects to a garden hose and is sprayed on and rinsed off—no scrubbing involved.
- Squeegee — A squeegee is a great tool for leaving a streak-free shine.
- Paper Towels — Sometimes a bit of scrubbing is necessary to remove stubborn spots. In these cases, paper towels are good to have around.
- Ladder — While the outside window cleaner often means a ladder is unnecessary, it’s still good to have one available in case extra washing is needed on higher windows.
- Damp Washcloth — This is necessary for cleaning dirt out of window sills and other nooks.
Once you have your supplies ready, here’s how to tackle cleaning RV windows.
- Take down the window treatments: Begin by removing your curtains or blinds so they can be washed. Curtains can usually be washed in a machine, on the gentle cycle. If you have blinds, you’ll want to clean them with a microfiber cloth and a bit of soapy water. Dip the cloth in the water and clean each slat individually.
- Remove screens: With your window coverings down, open every window and remove each screen. Using a damp washcloth, clean the dirt from all window sills and other nooks and crannies. Rinse your cloth often to avoid spreading dirt.
- Clean the insides of windows: Once your screens and sills are clean, close the windows and clean the inside glass with traditional Windex, a squeegee, and paper towels if needed.
- Clean the outsides of windows: When the insides are clean, spray the exterior of each window with Windex Outdoor. You may need a ladder to reach some of your RV windows. After you’ve sprayed, use the squeegee and paper towels to get rid of any dirt and prevent streaks.
Why RV Window Cleaning is Important
Because cleaning your windows is a bit more difficult than cleaning other parts of your RV, you might be tempted to skip the windows. But cleaning the windows is important for a variety of reasons.
For starters, clean windows will make your whole rig feel cleaner and brighter, inside and out. It’s also necessary to be able to see out of your windows! You’ll need a clear view out of the front windows for driving, of course, but you’ll also want to be able to see out of the rest of your windows as well.
Cleaning your windows will also help prevent allergies. Dirt and dust can work their way into the window sills and other crannies, leaving a layer of potential allergens. Regular cleaning prevents this buildup from getting out of hand.
When to Call In Professional Window Cleaning Services
Of course, there are times when it’s best to pay someone to do the job for you. If you are not physically capable of cleaning your own windows, or if you don’t have the time, calling in window cleaning services is a great way to ensure the job gets done.
You may also want to call in the professionals if you have especially dirty windows, such as after a trip to the desert or after you’ve purchased a used RV.
No matter your reason for bringing in the pros, you’re likely to be glad you did.
Getting clean RV windows doesn’t have to be a daunting task. You just need a few simple supplies, and a chunk of time to get the job done. And the sparkling windows offering you unobstructed scenic views will be a wonderful payoff for your hard work!
