The word “cleaning” brings to mind images of thorough house cleaning and mechanical parts being washed, polished, and inspected. In a lot of households, the idea of cleaning doesn’t come up beyond “oh, we need our refrigerator cleaned.” However, the reality is that performing regular maintenance on your vehicle can leave it Looking Better Than It Has in a Long Time! Think about it: Vans aren’t really meant for going anywhere. They don’t have enough space to comfortably fit everyone’s toys and luggage. The dirt from the road picks up where you left off. Without regular maintenance from a good van cleaner, it’s like having an unseen accomplice ruining your dream car every time you get behind the wheel. So how do you keep your vehicle looking its best? The first step is to identify whether any maintenance has been carried out recently. Check the odometer – this will usually show when maintenance has been carried out in the last year or two (use an app such as vantasmeters.com). If there are any significant issues with the van such as broken windows, paint chipping off or dents visible from view then it may be necessary to hire a professional van cleaner. This is especially true if the cleaner charges per journey or per truckload.
How To Clean A Checkered Van
1. Identify the problem areas
Take a glance at your van and make note of the following
Exterior – exterior paint peeling, dents, scratches on bumpers and fenders B. Interior – seats that need cleaning, carpets that need vacuuming, stains and marks on upholstery C. Windows – window tint is peeling and needs replacing D. Roof – roof leaks are visible E. Cargo area – dirty cargo area, broken or missing roof racks F. Engine compartment – general dirtiness or oily residue G. Suspension – squeaks and rattles H. Underbody – rust spots or leaks I. Wheels & tires – worn tires, wheel bearings needing lubrication
2. Clean the problem areas
Cleaning is a two-fold process: you’ll want to clean up the exterior first (steps B1-B3) in order to prevent water from getting inside of your van as you clean it out (steps B4-B7). Water will cause damage to your vehicle’s bodywork and can cause rust stains which may not come out without professional help (i.e., we can help). Once you’ve cleaned the exterior of your van (step B1), you’ll want to clean out all of the interiors so that you don’t have any nasty smells inside of your van when you’re ready to vacuum it (step B2). If it’s been a while since you’ve done this then take care not to over-clean – you don’t want to damage your upholstery.
Cleaning the interior of your van is a two-fold process: you’ll want to clean up the seats first (steps B3-B5) so that they are free of hair and other debris, and then vacuum all of the carpets (step B6) so that nothing has built up on them. Once you’ve cleaned everything, then clean the windows (step B7). This is a very important step in order to ensure that the tint does not peel off and leave your windows with a nasty scratch.
3. Vacuum out all of the remaining dirt
Start by vacuuming out all of the dirt from around your van (steps C1-C2). If there are any stains on any of your upholstery then take care not to over-clean, as you don’t want to damage it or make it worse by wiping off stains with a dry cloth or paper towel. Once you’ve vacuumed out all of the loose dirt, then vacuum out any pet hair from inside the van (step C3). This will prevent pet fur from getting trapped in places where it’s difficult for you to reach when cleaning later on. Then finish off by vacuuming out any remaining dust inside of your vehicle (step C4).
4. Wash down exterior surfaces
Once all of the loose dirt has been cleaned off, wash down all exterior surfaces (steps D1-D3) to remove all of the dirt and grime from your vehicle. If there are any stains that you want to get rid of, then you’ll need to start using a good degreaser (step D4) in order to get them out.
5. Wash down interior surfaces
Wash down all of the interior surfaces (steps D5-D7) so that you don’t have any nasty smells when you’re ready to vacuum it later on. If there are any stains on your upholstery, then take care not to over-clean it as you don’t want to damage it or make it worse by wiping off stains with a dry cloth or paper towel.
6. Vacuum out carpets, seats, and upholstery
Start by vacuuming out all of the loose dirt from around your van (step E1). You should also vacuum up any pet hair from inside the van (step E2). This will prevent pet fur from getting trapped in places where it’s difficult for you to reach when cleaning later on. Then finish off by vacuuming out any remaining dust inside of your vehicle (step E3). It’s very important here not to over-clean – if some dust is left behind then this will cause problems with how well your carpet looks after a few weeks/months.
What Type Of Wrong With A Van?
Broken windows
If your windows are broken and have become loose, then you’ll need to fix them. You can do this by using a good window repair kit (step F1). If you’re not comfortable doing this yourself then you can always call in a professional window repair company (step F2).
Dirty Windows
If your windows are dirty, then you’ll need to clean them (step G1). You can do this by using a good window cleaning kit (step G2) or by using the van’s interior vacuum cleaner (step G3). If you’re not comfortable doing this yourself, then you can always call in a professional window cleaning company (step G4).
Damaged mirrors
If your mirrors are damaged, then you can replace them with new ones. This is very easy to do as there are now many replacement mirrors available for vans nowadays. You will also need to replace any other damaged upholstery with new ones if necessary (steps H1-H3). If your van has wooden window frames, then it’s best to use wooden frames when replacing the old ones with new ones so that they don’t get damaged during the process of removing the old frames and replacing them with new ones. It’s also important that when replacing any of these parts they match up correctly so that everything looks exactly how it did before and as if nothing has changed at all.
Damaged seats
If your seats are damaged, then you can replace them with new ones. This is very easy to do as there are now many replacement seats available for vans nowadays. You will also need to replace any other damaged upholstery with new ones if necessary (steps I1-I3). If your van has wooden window frames, then it’s best to use wooden frames when replacing the old ones with new ones so that they don’t get damaged during the process of removing the old frames and replacing them with new ones. It’s also important that when replacing any of these parts they match up correctly so that everything looks exactly how it did before and as if nothing has changed at all.
How To Fix Problems With A Van
1. Seats
If your seats are damaged, then you can replace them with new ones. This is very easy to do as there are now many replacement seats available for vans nowadays. You will also need to replace any other damaged upholstery with new ones if necessary (steps I1-I3). If your van has wooden window frames, then it’s best to use wooden frames when replacing the old ones with new ones so that they don’t get damaged during the process of removing the old frames and replacing them with new ones. It’s also important that when replacing any of these parts they match up correctly so that everything looks exactly how it did before and as if nothing has changed at all.
2. Damaged carpet
If your carpet is damaged, then you can replace it with brand new carpets. This is very easy to do as there are now many replacement carpets available for vans nowadays. You will also need to replace any other damaged upholstery with brand new ones if necessary (steps J1-J3). If your van has wooden window frames, then it’s best to use wooden frames when replacing the old ones with new ones so that they don’t get damaged during the process of removing the old frames and replacing them with new ones. It’s also important that when replacing any of these parts they match up correctly so that everything looks exactly how it did before and as if nothing has changed at all.
Conclusion
Regular maintenance is the backbone of any vehicle. It ensures that the machine keeps running as it was meant to. Whether it’s changing the oil, doing a tune-up, or doing a basic clean, regular maintenance is the key to keeping your van in top condition. If you don’t keep your vehicle in top shape, it’ll start to show. Within a few years, your van may develop major issues such as a breakdown or significant repair costs. It’s also important to remember that a vehicle that looks great today, may look worse tomorrow. The same goes for your van! Regular maintenance will help keep it looking its best!
