RV Dirty Jobs
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Before we started RV Living, we assumed the dirtiest job would certainly be the sewer hose. Well, we were absolutely wrong! These are our top 3 dirty jobs as well as some bonus tips! 😊
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That toilet brush item you made, you really need to get that patient so then I can just buy one and not have to make one too😁
I’d buy one too Darrell
We would all buy one!!!
fr tho
Chad take the seal from the washer put it in the kitchen sink then put 4-5 denture cleaning tablets from Wal Mart and fill the sink and let sit over night and that will get rid of the mold and clean the stainless steel sink.
White vinegar is a natural fabric softener, so I use it in the washing machine instead of store bought softener. Keeps the machine clean and it doesn't make your clothes smell like vinegar. Cheaper too!
Ahh I didn't know that.. thanks :)
Although vinegar is widely touted as the "be all, end all natural cleaner, in reality, vinegar, being an acid, is actually corrosive and should not be used for many applications for which it is touted, such as cleaning granite counters, cleaning tile floors and grout, and other uses it is recommended for.
Washing Machines
Vinegar is sometimes used as a fabric softener or for getting rid of stains and odors in laundry. But as with dishwashers, it can damage the rubber seals and hoses in some washing machines to the point of causing leaks. It’s a problem that Steven Grayson, owner of Foothills Appliance Service in Wilkesboro, N.C., sees fairly frequently. “With continual use, vinegar can literally melt hoses, causing leaks and thereby possibly all kinds of additional damage to the house,” says Grayson. In his experience, front-load washers are especially susceptible to vinegar-related damage.
Plus, it may not even be doing much. “Vinegar isn’t very useful with stains that have already set into clothing, including food stains and bloodstains,” says Sansoni. Consumer Reports' recent tests of laundry stain removers reveal products that are great at removing tough stains, and you don't have to worry about any of them melting the rubber in your washer.
I’m gonna try that . 👍
yes white vinegar on every load
they also have washer tab cleaners and most washers have a clean cycle
Where the tube from the toilet goes into the black tank. It's basically just a fancy "doughnut" that holds it in place. No mechanical fasteners or anything. If it ever comes free, you don't need to drop the tank. Just pull the toilet off and you can get to everything from the topside.
Just want to say Thank you for helping regular Joe’s perform so many of these tasks and maintenance. Chad makes it look so easy , it’s the patience ! Thank you . Mike
I used to work in a Trauma Hospital so I ate Beef Stroganoff while watching you clean the toilet. Lmao! Yeah, I’m THAT person. 🤣😂
Lol! My mom is a nurse and the dinner conversation always comes back to poo. Lol!
Watching them clean the bathroom is as good as watching Dr Pimple Popper!
Once every 2 months or so I put a couple cups of bleach with a tiny bit of soap with no clothes in the washer and run it at the hottest temp I can then I take a microfiber cloth and wipe inside the rubber ring seal. Every day use I always leave the door opened after use and wipe the glass and rubber seal. I also leave a towel hanging on the door so it can't close.
I had this same issue with my front loader in my sticks and bricks, so after much "self research", I started wiping under the rubber with Odoban once a week and that made a huge difference. I did this on top of running a load of just bleach and soap in hot water with nothing else in the washer.
bleach and stainless steel are a very bad combo. bleach will give mechanical corrosion.
Its looks like a spider web in the stainless.
@@brianrasmussen69 been using it for 12 years and no spiders.
@@brianrasmussen69 and i only do it once in a while
After washing laundry I always take a microfiber towel and dry the water around the rubber seal and the glass window. I'll leave the towel tucked in the rubber seal for a bit. Sometimes I leave the door open and run a fan facing inside. I've also put a damp rid tub inside with the door shut.
Hemostats work great in drains like the shower to pull out hair, etc.
At least your wife was there for moral support, mine would be at the other end of the RV asking if I was done yet.
I'll tell you a way that you can prevent cleaning that P-trap out in your sink and it also works great for your sink in the kitchen taking boil up a gallon of water and two cups of vinegar and pour it down the drain once a month and you'll never have to take your P-trap apart again also do the same thing for your shower drain and before you go on the road put one cup of Dawn dishwashing soap in your black tank and you are gray tank and as you're driving down the road that will clean the greasy stuff off the inside of both of your tanks have fun💝💝😍😍😁😁😁😁😁
We do similar at home. One cup of baking soda and I scrub out the sinks/toilet/shower basin. Then I pour 2 cups of vinegar in, let the bubbling sit for a bit. About a 1/2 hour later, I go and rinse it all out with hot water.
Would like to see someone actually test the theory. We have all heard about putting the vinegars etc down the sink but have you taken apart the p trap 6 months to a year later to see if it actually works? I also don’t buy for a second that putting a little bit of dawn in the gray and black tank will clean the grease off. It won’t hurt but it isn’t going to do as much as people think. Put dawn on a greasy pot then pour some water in it and dump it that’s about what your tank will look like.
Barkeeper friend for all the stainless. I use it in my stainless pots and pans..sink...faucets etc.
HEY CHAD ! Just a heads up, I think Tara was using your tooth brush to clean that Shroom thing. ha ha ha ha ha.
😂🤣
I thought the same thing🤣🤣🤣🤣
She did, I saw it!🤫
She had an evil grin while doing it too!
I use a hand towel over the top of my washer door to keep it open. It will help it dry out.
As I understand it, you should never use steel wool on stainless. It can transfer rust and may scratch the sink. We use Barkeeper's Friend. We really enjoy your videos! Keep up the great work!
Or brass wool which does just as good a job and doesn’t rust. 👍🏻
Remember the name is StainLESS!
Actually what it can do, other than scratch the stainless steel, it can leave tiny bits of the steel which over time can start to rust making it look like your stainless steel sink is starting to rust.
@@bryanalpaugh4309 And the steel wool could scratch the fitting, giving the crud more places to stick!
love barkeeper friend
I love these type of videos, they have been a great helping my Dad and I get ready for what's to come this spring when we purchase our new rig.
Love the flashlight, Marcy got me one for Christmas after your recommendation, best present I got for sure.
Thank you for sharing this- I didn't realize this maintenance was necessary. I was already leaning towards a composting toilet and now you've convinced me 😜...
Always great videos, Thank you guys.....
Thanks Chad & Tera for showing all the down & dirty and his you tackle it!! My hubby loooved your McGiver invention. He’s gonna make one for us!!!!👍🏼🤗
Thanks for the input, the washer cleaning is something I need to clean more. Overall video super! As they ALL have been.
Thanks for this video, it's an honest look into the "real life" side of RV'ing.
We're full time and I've never seen that kind of stuff on the "poop chute" on any of our three Grand Design RV's. It almost looks like some kind of bacterial growth. Ours stays white and requires no cleaning. Weird! As for the washing machine - we leave our washer door 1/2 open all the time. Zero mold. But then we removed the door to the washer dryer closet so that makes it easy to leave the washer door open. Another great video! You do a fantastic job covering many aspects of RV'ing that others don't.
Us too on the poop shoot. We've never gotten build up like that. Not to get too far in the weeds...or down the chute might be more appropriate...but we usually preflight the potty by pushing the foot lever part way down (run the water w/out moving the valve) and fill the bowl w/ a few cups of water first. We also run the water for 10 seconds or more during the flush. Not exactly the greatest from an environmental perspective but I really hate cleaning toilets.
With these two reply’s I’m wondering if there’s something chemical wise somewhere in the water filter system that could cause it to build up like that?
Love the technical aspect to all things RV that you guys do occasionally. No other RV centric channel is as technical in regard to the major and minor things you cover. My wife and I watch and learn every Sunday. Thank you 😊
Although hard to watch - it was a must watch. Thank you for being so candid on the cleaning. As a rather new subscriber, I really enjoy watching!
Very informative, and honest! Thank you! Also there are lots of teeny tiny brushes available at Harbor Freight stores for cleaning the nooks and crannies of the detergent drawer on your washer. 😊
Great video! Super helpful and well done. Thanks for sharing the raw deal!
Thank you Chad and Tara for this video. It almost like cleaning drains in a house but you can use stuff that is ruff. That was nice to know about the washer needing to be cleaned too. This is all great information. We use Old English as well on our wood furniture. Cupboards, table, chairs you name it it is used on it. Can’t wait to see your next video see you soon. Have a great week.
When you took the P-Trap out we were like "why are we still watching this?" LOL! But we could not stop watching it because we learned a lot from this video! Thanks for sharing even if it was gross, somebody has to do it right? ~ Shion and Matthew
One of the best maintenance videos I've seen....this is the type of stuff us newbies need to know!
DON'T RUN YOUR EXHAUST FAN WHILE WORKING WITH THE TOILET!!! It pulls air into the bathroom and pulls fumes from the black tank. Same as whenever you flush, exhaust fan will draw air out of the black tank.
As for the washer, we use a clorox wipe every second or third use. And we ALWAYS leave both the soap and washer door open. Minimal issues in the last 6 years. Also part of the issue with the softner is my understanding is it has sugar as an ingredient.
I have great luck with Bar Keepers Friend and wet paper towels to shine stainless steel sinks. It’s a power, comes in a can like Ajax. You guys are awesome!! Really enjoy your content!! ❤️
Great video guys! Thanks for all the great tips!
I love the reality of the jobs that must be done in order for our rv’s to continue to work properly. Great information, keep up the great videos!
Always enjoy your videos, especially the how to's. Like you never realized the toilet needed an inside scrubbing. Not looking forward to it but realize its gonna have to be done. BTW, your conversations and frank comments are hilarious at times. Thanks again for the info.
Great Channel! Thanks for all you guys do!!!
I had the same issue with my home front loading washing machine. I looked up on RUclips on how to clean the rubber gasket. I removed the gasket and soaked it in water/bleach mixture for a couple of hours and it looked brand new. I wouldn't replace the seal unless it's damaged. I put my cleaned seal back on the my machine and it's been working like new since. I'm not sure how much a seal costs for your unit but mine was around $50'ish. You already have to do the labor either way. The hardest part was putting the inner spring back on when I did mine. I'm sure you could find someone on RUclips that's cleaned your gasket.
Great and gaggy video but great info. I need to do those when i get ready for next season. Love the handled brush you made. Hopefully i get it done right. Thanks for doing this video.
Great video. Love ya'll. ❤ Love your sense of humor and the editing with old movies and the bloopers at the end. We have a similar washing machine and its spotless. We wipe it down after every use in those tight spots in the that rubber flap and also my wife runs a cycle with a cup of bleach every 6 weeks. We also always leave the door open. PS- I have a 2016 Indian Chieftain and I love it. 32,000 miles. Would have been a lot more miles but I've had several injuries that stopped me from riding. Love your Roadmaster..
Bar keepers friend works great on the kitchen sink! Removes any little rust spots too!
My RV is only 5 months old but I’m definitely going to do this for nastiness prevention. Once again you guys taught me something that will extend the life of my RV and possibly save me money 👍🏻
We are new to rving and are so thankful for your videos like this. We would never have known to do these jobs otherwise.
Another great video as usual 😍We need that shroom !!
love your info on your videos. Excellent info on all your Videos.
This is why you guys are the best. No one has ever talked about or shown these dirty items that need to be cleaned
cleaning out the washer and dryer on a triple axle fifth wheel travel trailer ...now that...is some true" rich people problems"...I LOVE IT!!!!!!
You guys are just fun!!!!! Love the out takes. Ohhh, and of course your cleaning tips.
Thanks for this video. Great info you don’t see on any other channel. Great tip for the cabinets. We have a grand design Imagine trailer with the same finish and they are showing wear. Going to try that product. Thanks 😊👍
Thanks for video. The sink and tub drains kinda knew from home. But the toilet drain was new to me so thanks. And magic eraser for sink was good to know also.
We've been living in our 397 for 4 months now. Good tips. I'm always wiping out the seal and other parts in the washer. I'd agree with replacing your washer seal at that stage.
Thanks for posting this video. I never thought about cleaning these areas you talked about. I love the idea of using the shower shroom.
Great video of real life in an RV. Great info about problems many don't know about an few talk of.....the comment about useing Vick's Vaporub for smelly jobs is very true. We used it on our FD Squad, not inspiring when the Firemen are all gagging
I used the camco swivel stick and the pressure from the nozzles would keep the black tube from the toilet to the black tack squeaky clean. Great video, love watching you guys!
Great video guys!
Great video! Thanks for all that you do to keep us informed.
You asked for it...
A dryer vent brush works great on (dry) shower drains.
A dryer sheet does a good job of cleaning the door seal on a front load washer. This also keep the mildew away longer.
For the front loader use borax with one of your warm wash loads. That seems to have helped with wash load freshness and mildew build up. Also I use white vinegar as fabric softener and always leave the door open.
Thank you !! You are the only ones I found to show & explain the toilet cleaning of the toilet tube !!!!
Thanks for a great informative video and thanks for preventing me from using Vaseline Have had our motorhome for 4 months now and keep forgetting to seal that ring. Glad I kept forgetting and will pick up plumbers seal.
We have used front load washers for about 20 years and found using dry detergent helped reduce the mold build-up and odor. As you noted, leaving it open helped, too.
We use “Barkeepers Friend” for stainless steel sinks. It’s been used for decades. It comes in powder as well as liquid. Great video as always...love it! I probably would’ve put the bathroom sink mess in a zip loc bag with papers towels and thrown in the dumpster.
Absolutely the best cleaner! Rinse your sink well and then take a paper towel and wipe/dry it off. It is amazing. Also, I prefer the powder over the liquid. Seems to clean better. You can also use it on anything fiberglass and it will remove stains like nobody's business. It cleaned spots on our boat that NOTHING else would.
Thank you! I never thought about the toilet drain.
Great video. Really helpful. Thanks
Great info guys Thank You
This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you so much for doing it!
My dad owned and worked a custom upholstery shop in Manhattan and always used old English scratch cover to brighten up chair and sofa wooden frames before reu bolstering the pieces. Love you guys.
Great thanks guys now I’ve got to go out and check my bathrooms and washer. Great commentary and needs to be done however more work for me.
Great video and tips. Never fun jobs but gotta do them.
I use a hose with a jet setting every time I empty my tanks. And after 9 months it still new looking. And no smell yet. But thanks to you guys I am learning how to better take care of our house. FT newbies. Lol
Thank you for the tips guys.
Great video guys as always!!! My hubby on the other hand was like “ thanks Chad, you just added three more things to my “Honey Do List” 🤣🤣 Love you guys....Stay Safe... Be Healthy ❤️🙏🏻
at least your hubby does it, my son hates those jobs and swears hes not doin them but.....he does, moanin' the whole time about his lousy job!!! * cracks whip** hahaha
@@candipanties3491 its 2021, do it yourself.
Thank you for always sharing these great tips.
Hey Tara, we have a front load washer that I thoroughly clean every 30 loads. There are cleaning tablets you can put in the washer and run it through a wash cycle. Also, make sure you take a towel and wipe down the washing machine door and the seal after every load. The mold you see in the seal is from closing the door and not letting it air out. You need to replace that seal because you don't want to breathe in the mold spores. Wipe the seal dry and leave the door cracked open between every load. You guys are awesome. I have learned so much from you two. Keep it up!
Love seeing you use Old English my mother swore by that stuff worked great on dark wood
My mom did too and so i bought some, but the dark scratch removed O. E. will stain your hands and anything else it gets on .
I'm doing research for buying our first rv and I appreciate the info on the unspeakable horrors of cleaning the bathroom. Thanks!
For the washer I’d suggest Arm & Hammer moisture absorber. They make them in buckets with resealable lids. I’ve found they work well keeping damp areas from having enough moisture to grow mold etc. Thanks for the how to videos. Chad should patent his RV toilet brush design. Great thinking!
I like the little medal drain cups. It catches everything and I don’t have to go digging for anything. ( I did first month after each shower ) I’ve got one for each drain. There inexpensive and work really good.
Can you provide a link or picture of the product? There appear to be many.
I rejoiced when my sideloading washer bit the dust because of the mildew thing but I understand that you are stuck with that type due to space limitations. I tried all those things wiping it and leaving it open it helped. I wiped down with vinegar and that helped with any odors throwing a bit of vinegar in lieu of fabric softener seemed to help. Liquid fabric softener makes it worse.
For the Shower drain use a small crochet hook...size "G" is good...
Next time to the dentist, ask if they have any old picks and scrapers you could have. Those work great too
@@WARRANTW3 You can pick them up at flea markets in the tool stands.
I was going to comment the same thing I use a crochet hook all the time.
We replaced our shower head in our Cougar with the Oxygenics and we absolutely love it and also, we both can shower back to back and not run out of hot water. 💙💙💙
Just got my first front loader - heard all the negative so every week I bought a brush and run it around the rubber - I also wipe down inside every time I wash - we haven't come across any mod yet. Great job (no pun intended) on showing the upkeep of the trailer
Good info! Ive clogged my shower once, just got hair under the top grate.
My toilet doesn’t have that taper like yours, mine is an ABS pipe the same bore all the way down, I have never had that kind of build up, even on the baffle at the bottom of the pipe. Mine is a 2018 Grand Design Solitude.
A periodic large pot of hot water is great to help keep the funk out of the P-traps.
Excellent Video. Very helpful, Thank You!
I brought a set of small scraper tools like dental picks that make pulling hair from drains a breeze. We also use the shroom, love them. Also, we found that Murphy’s Oil Soap is excellent cleaning the cabinets and leaves them with a nice clean finish without drying out the wood.
Hello guys... This has to be one of my favourite video from your channel. Why? She is hilarious!!! I laughed so hard. That said, thank you so much for this very useful video. You're the best. Love your channel.
Hi Guys. I really like your shows. My wife and I had the same problem with mold in our washer . What I did worked really well. I Soaked some small towels in bleach water and stuffed them in the folds of the rubber flaps and left them over night. Next day it was much cleaner. Some might not like this idea but if you are careful with it it really works. Safe travels.
Great video guys. I learned a lot. Thanks.
Great tips! It's refreshing to see videos from RV RUclipsrs that aren't repeat videos from a bunch of other RV RUclipsrs with just a slightly different twist. I for one appreciate that a lot. If people are squeamish about these things, they should question whether the RV lifestyle is for them. It's all part of the deal. I replaced a toilet in our previous RV. The tube going into the tank is attached to a standard plastic toilet flange like you would have in newer homes. It's connected with PVC cement. The toilet is attached to the flange. You likely won't break it off but I also take care when cleaning the tube. Thanks again for a well thought out video topic!
Thanks for the video! Our motorhome has a Thetford Aqua-Magic V toilet. To clean the pipe between the toilet boil and black tank, I fill the black tank with water until it is almost to the slide seal, then I add a good squirt of dawn dish soap and some almost boiling water and let it sit for an hour or two then use a long handle brush. We never have any issues with odours. We use Happy Camper for our black tank which is great.
I used to pour a little olive oil from the kitchen into the toilet bowl for the seal. Worked great! For stainless try 'lemon oil'. Old boater's trick.
We use a concave screen for the shower drain and clean it with TP after each use, they have multiple sizes W-mart for kitchen/bath sinks & showers. For the toilet we use a spray wand that attaches to a hose but we also clean the toilet routinely with vinegar spray. For the frontload washer we put a few cups of vinegar and run it on the long hot cycle to clean and sanitize every 3 months, also just wipe the seal after each use. It will reduce the smells. We keep spray bottle of vinegar & water mix handy all the time.
Thanks for showing the toilet, it really shows what will help a lot of people
Great Tips ( from your newest subscriber)! PS to all the RV Ladies out there> your man, help-mate is a HUGE Blessing - ( this 👵wishes she had one...) ❣️
Had a front loader clothes washer for years, never any mildew. You have to wipe the inside of that seal, and the window inside, and leave it open until dry. You'll never have to clean it again. Obviously it'll dry quicker in less humid climates, or when you're running your A/C. Always great videos, thanks guys!
Try Howard’s feed and wax wood polisher and conditioner on your cabinets. It doesn’t stain but brings the wood back to life. We discovered it when we started restoration on our old house amok woodwork. Absolutely love this stuff
We have the same washer and dryer combo and have the same mold issue in the same exact areas. We keep a damp rid bucket in the washer when not using it. It doesn't prevent the mold, but does seem to give us a little more time in between mold clean ups.
For the washer we have a 2 in 1 and we wipe it after every use and once a month we do the washer machine cleaning powder from tide and then we clean the lint trap and it has never turned slimy or moldy. We have had ours for 8 months and and we do about 6 to 8 loads a week.
I got that flashlight for free from the RV dealership as a gift with purchase, i know it seems like a tiny addition but I find it so helpful and am glad I got it!
Barkeepers Friend works great for cleaning stainless steel.
This was informative as it was insightful, many thanks 😊
As a newbie RV owner I would never had thought of the sides of the toilet collecting poop. Thanks for teaching me something. Tomorrow I am going to find the parts to build my own Chad's Toilet Bowl Cleaner System. Again thanks.
Had same problem with my front load washer at home and it was new. Slime was getting under basket where you can't clean also. Switched to powder soap and run a hot water cycle once a month and leave doors open between loads. No more problems anywhere.
I use a old tooth brush to clean the door. It gets in small areas and get and stuff out.