Cleaning the plastic sink/shower/toilet

[LMH]

Hi

I just wondered if I should be using any particular product when cleaning the plastic sink, shower and toilet.

What do you use?

Thanks

Lisa

 

[Parksy]

We always use Fendox with paper kitchen roll Lisa. It leaves the plastic surfaces looking like new and after 3 years there are no scratches.

 

[LMH]

Thanks Steve, where do you get Fendox from as I've never heard of it.

Thanks.

Lisa

 

[Jennifer2]

You can get a special cleaner (spray type) from Thetford. Quite pricey, but effective, and a little goes a long way. They also do their own toilet bowl cleaner.

Both are more expensive than a supermarket product, but probably worth it for peace of mind that they will be safe to use.

 

[DerekBrad]

I was speaking to a man who was repairing my split shower wall, and he said that detergent based cleaners would be likely to cause chemical damage to the plastic used for shower trays etc. He recommended using CIF cream cleaner and don't worry if you feel that it is "gritty": he said that it does the job well.
Incidentally, I was interested to find that he often converts 'wall-board' lined showers to sealed plastic walls. I don't in any way wish to be considered to be advertising, but I was really impressed with his work and the services which he provides (mainly warranty work for all of the major van makers)
Maybe the moderators could post whether it would be ok fo me to post the web address of his company?
Regards to all

 

[GeorgeandAde]

Hi Lisa.
Ive just found a 1 litre container of Fendox on a well known auction site for £4.55 + £3.55 postage.
Not sure if you can get it cheaper elswhere.
Adrian

 

[vauxhall2]

hi see www.fenwicks.info for your fendox information,i clean my fridge and toilet with fendox.never had a speck of mould in the fridge.

 

[Heethers]

l use the Thetford product has recommended, buy one a year, don't know if its over priced but does a good job.
NigelH

 

[LMH]

Hi
Thanks for the replies. I went for the Thetford product in the end. Very good.

Regards
Lisa

 

[Parksy]

Thanks Steve, where do you get Fendox from as I've never heard of it.

Thanks.

Lisa

Any caravan accessory shop sells Fendox or it's available direct from Fenwicks

http://soapysmiths.com/default.asp

I was speaking to a man who was repairing my split shower wall, and he said that detergent based cleaners would be likely to cause chemical damage to the plastic used for shower trays etc. He recommended using CIF cream cleaner and don't worry if you feel that it is "gritty": he said that it does the job well.
Incidentally, I was interested to find that he often converts 'wall-board' lined showers to sealed plastic walls. I don't in any way wish to be considered to be advertising, but I was really impressed with his work and the services which he provides (mainly warranty work for all of the major van makers)
Maybe the moderators could post whether it would be ok fo me to post the web address of his company?
Regards to all

I'd definitely avoid products such as CIF on plastic surfaces and both Thetfords and Fendox are specifically designed to be used on these surfaces.
We've used Fendox spray on our washroom sink, toilet bowl and work surfaces since the caravan was bought from new three years ago and these surfaces are still as shiny and spotless as they were when we first had our caravan.
You are ok to post recommendations of good tradesmen with links to their websites Derek.

 

[joeby]

we just use normal cleaners from the supermarket , and we have had 245 night away in nearly 3 years ,and we dont use site facilities ,and the sinks and shower are still as good as new ,

 

[waffler]

Most of the plastics are acrylic faced ABS. The acrylic seals the surface and provides the shine. Avoid anything abrasive as that cuts the acrylic coat off and can then compromise the ABS. Likewise washing up liquid is corrosive and will over less than 3 years etch the surface. I sue the Thetford cleaner. If there is any staining use olive oil on soft cloth, leave to soak for a minute of two and then Thetford it. (oil based stains are removed by the oil and then washed away.)

 

[forestgump]

stardrops cheap and verey good been around for years .