We're just getting into RV life in a Class A with plans to be full-time in 5-7 years (depends on how long the teens take to be on their own once they graduate HS!). I am looking for some good suggestions in keeping the RV clean. First & foremost, I am interested to know what kind of vacuum would be best for the RV. I know to watch for extra weight and space, but the tiny vacuum I bought for this past summer did not keep up with the dirt that came in (no matter how many times I remind everyone to take their shoes off, they don't remember).Also, how often do you find it necessary to actually clean windows, fridge, and the like? Thanks in advance for any advice!BTW: We camped in a pop up for a few years and then moved to a TT & got the Class A last summer, so adjusting to space isn't an issue for me (I've already started downsizing in preparation for full-timing!).

We have a Shark upright vacuum on board that converts to a canister vac if needed. We also have small wet/dry vac that's handy for liquid spills and a cordless hand vac for quick cleanups.

We use throw rugs we can shake out or wash as needed.

I have a dirt devil with the cyclone action. It has brushes and is great getting both dirt and pet hair. No bags to change, just dump the cylinder when done. Entire thing is about 20" wide (not a stick vac) and I found it at Target for less than $50. I've been using it for 2 yrs and it's still doing the job.

Taylynn wrote:We're just getting into RV life in a Class A with plans to be full-time in 5-7 years (depends on how long the teens take to be on their own once they graduate HS!). I am looking for some good suggestions in keeping the RV clean. First & foremost, I am interested to know what kind of vacuum would be best for the RV. I know to watch for extra weight and space, but the tiny vacuum I bought for this past summer did not keep up with the dirt that came in (no matter how many times I remind everyone to take their shoes off, they don't remember).Also, how often do you find it necessary to actually clean windows, fridge, and the like? Thanks in advance for any advice!BTW: We camped in a pop up for a few years and then moved to a TT & got the Class A last summer, so adjusting to space isn't an issue for me (I've already started downsizing in preparation for full-timing!).we had carried a 12-amp Dirt Devil upright up until last fall when we had a built-in Dirt Devil installed in the new MH.

We have a Dyson Pet (we do not have a pet) and it fits nicely in the wardrobe closet. We also have a small shop vac for outside stuff like vacuuming the truck, etc. Clean the fridge when it is dirty. We are fulltimers and I clean the fridge and defrost the freezer about once a quarter and spot clean when needed. I wax the wood cabinets every quarter and shampoo the carpet a couple times a year. We like our RV to be neat so everything has a place and everything is out in the proper place. Works for us.

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jnharley
Explorer
Jan 29, 2017
We have a Dyson Pet (we do not have a pet) and it fits nicely in the wardrobe closet. We also have a small shop vac for outside stuff like vacuuming the truck, etc. Clean the fridge when it is dirty. We are fulltimers and I clean the fridge and defrost the freezer about once a quarter and spot clean when needed. I wax the wood cabinets every quarter and shampoo the carpet a couple times a year. We like our RV to be neat so everything has a place and everything is out in the proper place. Works for us.
rk911
Explorer
Jan 28, 2017
Taylynn wrote:
We're just getting into RV life in a Class A with plans to be full-time in 5-7 years (depends on how long the teens take to be on their own once they graduate HS!). I am looking for some good suggestions in keeping the RV clean. First & foremost, I am interested to know what kind of vacuum would be best for the RV. I know to watch for extra weight and space, but the tiny vacuum I bought for this past summer did not keep up with the dirt that came in (no matter how many times I remind everyone to take their shoes off, they don't remember).
Also, how often do you find it necessary to actually clean windows, fridge, and the like?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
BTW: We camped in a pop up for a few years and then moved to a TT & got the Class A last summer, so adjusting to space isn't an issue for me (I've already started downsizing in preparation for full-timing!).

we had carried a 12-amp Dirt Devil upright up until last fall when we had a built-in Dirt Devil installed in the new MH.
doxiemom11
Explorer II
Jan 28, 2017
I have a dirt devil with the cyclone action. It has brushes and is great getting both dirt and pet hair. No bags to change, just dump the cylinder when done. Entire thing is about 20" wide (not a stick vac) and I found it at Target for less than $50. I've been using it for 2 yrs and it's still doing the job.
Oasisbob
Explorer
Jan 28, 2017
We use throw rugs we can shake out or wash as needed.
Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Jan 28, 2017
We have a Shark upright vacuum on board that converts to a canister vac if needed. We also have small wet/dry vac that's handy for liquid spills and a cordless hand vac for quick cleanups.

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