How To Care For And Clean Aluminum RV Interior Furniture?

A complete guide to maintaining and cleaning aluminum RV interior furniture

With the increasing popularity of RV travel, aluminum RV interior furniture is favored for its lightness and durability. In order to keep these furniture in good condition and extend their service life, here are some methods for maintaining and cleaning aluminum RV interior furniture.

1. Daily cleaning

Wipe regularly

Dust and dirt easily accumulate on the surface of aluminum furniture, so it needs to be wiped regularly. You can use a soft dry or damp cloth to gently wipe the surface of the furniture to remove dust and stains. If there are stubborn stains on the surface of the furniture, you can use a mild detergent to clean it, but be careful to avoid using detergents containing acidic or alkaline ingredients to avoid damaging the surface of the furniture.

Avoid scratching

When cleaning aluminum furniture, avoid using rough cleaning tools such as steel wool, hard brushes, etc. to avoid scratching the surface of the furniture. You can use a soft sponge or rag for cleaning, and pay attention to the cleaning strength to avoid excessive force.

Clean up water stains in time

If there are water stains on the surface of aluminum furniture, wipe it dry with a dry cloth in time to avoid leaving marks on the surface of the furniture. Especially in a humid environment, pay attention to keeping the surface of the furniture dry and avoid moisture staying for a long time.

2. Regular maintenance

Waxing protection

Regularly waxing aluminum furniture can protect the surface of the furniture and increase its gloss and wear resistance. You can choose a special aluminum waxing agent and follow the instructions. When waxing, pay attention to evenly apply it to avoid uneven thickness.

Check the connector

The connectors of aluminum furniture are easy to loosen, so you need to check the tightness of the connectors regularly. If the connectors are found to be loose, they should be tightened in time to avoid affecting the stability of the furniture. At the same time, pay attention to check whether the structure of the furniture is damaged, and if there is any damage, it should be repaired in time.

Avoid direct sunlight

Long-term direct sunlight will cause the surface of aluminum furniture to fade and deform, so when parking the RV, try to avoid exposing the furniture to the sun. You can use sunshades or car covers to block the sun and protect the surface of the furniture.

3. Special situation treatment

Stain treatment

If the surface of aluminum furniture is stained with oil, paint and other stains, you can use a special detergent to clean it. For oil stains, you can use detergents such as detergent or scouring powder to clean; for paint, you can use solvents such as alcohol or gasoline to clean. But pay attention to safety when using solvents to avoid fire.

Scratch treatment

If there are scratches on the surface of aluminum furniture, you can use sandpaper to gently polish the scratches, and then use aluminum waxing agent to repair them. If the scratches are deep, you can use professional aluminum repair agents to repair them.

Oxidation treatment

If oxidation occurs on the surface of aluminum furniture, you can use a special aluminum oxidation cleaner to clean it. After cleaning, you can use aluminum waxing agent to protect it to prevent oxidation from happening again.