Rookie error !

[2Huskies]

We got our Rapido V56 in January and of course haven't had much practise with it apart from over wintering. We have discovered that the insect blinds/nets have a bit of mildew on them. I have tried cleaning them with a mild detergent solution and a gentle cloth and some comes out but there is still a bit left as well as where the blind meets the fixture. Does anyone have a good solution as to the best way to clean them ? and how do I keep mildew free ?? Thanks ....

 

[ambulancekidd]

I'll read this thread with interest.

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

We got our Rapido V56 in January and of course haven't had much practise with it apart from over wintering. We have discovered that the insect blinds/nets have a bit of mildew on them. I have tried cleaning them with a mild detergent solution and a gentle cloth and some comes out but there is still a bit left as well as where the blind meets the fixture. Does anyone have a good solution as to the best way to clean them ? and how do I keep mildew free ?? Thanks ....

Is the van new?

 

[2Huskies]

No we bought 2nd hand, 2012 model

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

No we bought 2nd hand, 2012 model

Have you used it at all since purchase, even overnight or day use at home?

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[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN. ?

 

[2Huskies]

Yes we went away for 24 (little) hours.....

 

[David and Sally]

 

[suavecarve]

In the absence of any information I would be going with a diluted milton spray and no scrubbing.

Thats what I would be doing and I wouldnt necessarily follow that advice with any conviction unless someone else has tried as well successsfully

 

[Kai Morrison]

I’ve used Dettol Mould and Mildew remover spray successfully in the past on a caravan blind.....spray and wipe and leave it for a few hours and all signs of black marks were gone...make sure you allow fresh air into the van on a regular basis ??

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[mitzimad]

i would be checking to see why theyve gone mildew?

 

[Lozsing]

sure its not little fly poo spots

 

[gus-lopez]

 

[2Huskies]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far... I have a feeling we didn't let enough air into the camper, and yes definitely not fly poo....

 

[the1andonly]

Mould and mildew cleaners work but are typicaly bleach based And may rot many plastic or cotton woven fabrics. The last time i had a problem was with the roof tent on the bongo.
When using bleach based product lots of ventilation and washing/ flushing is required. It may return. When it did i used advice from the bongo forum and used clove oil and gentle application. The mildew did not return during my ownership.

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[2Huskies]

Thanks for the tip. I didn’t use bleach based products at all. I tried gentle application with a mild detergent solution which worked partially. I’ll get some clove oil too (and keep what left over for future tooth aches!)

 

[Podney]

i would be checking to see why theyve gone mildew?

Me too,but difficult to judge as OP has only had van since January and it’s not been used much.
I would be worried it was caused by water ingress,worth checking with a damp meter.