A Tidy RV Makes A Happy RVer
12-29-2017
Author: in Henley's Happy Trails
RVs come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing that is almost always certain is they are smaller than your current or once owned sticks and bricks home. RVers fill their rigs with all kinds of creature comforts for their travels. Small spaces can get pretty full of these doo-dads, even after steps to minimize belongings. How the setup is maintained makes a big difference. Since we live and travel in our 26-foot motorhome, keeping a tidy, organized space is vital to comfortable living. Functioning in a mess can be rather annoying to downright dangerous!
Things can stack up quickly.
Each item in our rig has a storage place; whether we are consistent with returning each to said location after use is the question. To this I must honestly answer no. We get distracted, are pressed for time, or are just being plumb lazy when it comes to putting items away. The result: stacks of dishes, piles of jackets, mounds of books, and jumbles of random pieces of paperwork. Items get lost in the mess and we sometimes end up purchasing a duplicate, only to find out later that it wasn’t necessary to do this.
Ignoring small messes can lead to big problems.
Accidents like spills happen. We may splash water on the floor doing dishes or opening the shower door after a rinse. While enjoying a movie in the living room area of the RV, we may accidently spill soda or food. Spills that are neglected can lead to dire consequences like mold or bug infestation.
Water that continuously splashes, drips, or spills in a given area without any cleaning or setup modifications can lead to irreversible mold and mildew issues. Relying on the dog to finish up leftover crumbs and not vacuuming or mopping is an open invite to creepy crawlies.
We have pets that shed quite a bit. We sweep and vacuum pretty regularly, however at one time, we were unaware of how much hair had made it into cracks and crevices. A small clump of hair had formed atop the cooling fan for the converter. This is located under our kitchen counter, behind a vent. The converter was heating up and causing breakers to trip. If left unchecked the converter would have burnt out and cost a pretty penny to be replaced. Now we make sure to clean behind vents, around corners, and inside hard to reach spaces.
Clutter can become a hazardous zone.
Shoes that don’t get put away, cords that lay out, or pet toys that are strewn about are all potential catalysts for injury. It’s happened a time or two where I’ve hit my shin on an object sticking out, not properly stored away or tripped over another. My husband has done the same. Luckily the only ramifications were bruised egos and maybe an ice pack, but the incidents were easily preventable.
Putting items away after using them and cleaning up messes when they happen are the best ways to maintain a functional and comfortable living space. Washing the dishes after each meal, hanging up outside wear, filing away paperwork, sweeping up trash, wiping down surfaces, and returning devices to their storage spots are all little things that don’t take much time and prevent unnecessary hiccups.
Things can stack up quickly.
Each item in our rig has a storage place; whether we are consistent with returning each to said location after use is the question. To this I must honestly answer no. We get distracted, are pressed for time, or are just being plumb lazy when it comes to putting items away. The result: stacks of dishes, piles of jackets, mounds of books, and jumbles of random pieces of paperwork. Items get lost in the mess and we sometimes end up purchasing a duplicate, only to find out later that it wasn’t necessary to do this.
Ignoring small messes can lead to big problems.
Accidents like spills happen. We may splash water on the floor doing dishes or opening the shower door after a rinse. While enjoying a movie in the living room area of the RV, we may accidently spill soda or food. Spills that are neglected can lead to dire consequences like mold or bug infestation.
Water that continuously splashes, drips, or spills in a given area without any cleaning or setup modifications can lead to irreversible mold and mildew issues. Relying on the dog to finish up leftover crumbs and not vacuuming or mopping is an open invite to creepy crawlies.
We have pets that shed quite a bit. We sweep and vacuum pretty regularly, however at one time, we were unaware of how much hair had made it into cracks and crevices. A small clump of hair had formed atop the cooling fan for the converter. This is located under our kitchen counter, behind a vent. The converter was heating up and causing breakers to trip. If left unchecked the converter would have burnt out and cost a pretty penny to be replaced. Now we make sure to clean behind vents, around corners, and inside hard to reach spaces.
Clutter can become a hazardous zone.
Shoes that don’t get put away, cords that lay out, or pet toys that are strewn about are all potential catalysts for injury. It’s happened a time or two where I’ve hit my shin on an object sticking out, not properly stored away or tripped over another. My husband has done the same. Luckily the only ramifications were bruised egos and maybe an ice pack, but the incidents were easily preventable.
Putting items away after using them and cleaning up messes when they happen are the best ways to maintain a functional and comfortable living space. Washing the dishes after each meal, hanging up outside wear, filing away paperwork, sweeping up trash, wiping down surfaces, and returning devices to their storage spots are all little things that don’t take much time and prevent unnecessary hiccups.
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