My RV is a 2004, and the pleated sliding room divider has accumulated quite the collection of smells. I now have a friend here with asthma from allergies, who's reacting to it - puts his nose up to it and says yes, definitely. We've been scrubbing other things with natural stuff, but I can't figure out any way to scrub the divider. And I'm scared to take it down, since I have the dickens of a time re-hanging it. Also, almost all commercial cleaners are out, and so is vinegar. Looking for a magical combination of stuff like baking soda and ?? that I can just spray on the divider and it will magically be clean? Any advice welcome.
How to clean the pleated sliding room divider in the bedroom
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Ray-IN
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If the folding door is dirty, look into the old-time wallpaper cleaner that resembles silly putty.
For odors only, check out Lysol antibacterial laundry refresher. The spray bottle says it sanitizes clothes and kills odor causing bacteria.
For odors only, check out Lysol antibacterial laundry refresher. The spray bottle says it sanitizes clothes and kills odor causing bacteria.
Ex-Calif
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I have a handheld (shark?) pet odor carpet cleaner. You add solution to the reservoir, it sprays the stuff out and the (stationary) brush gently agitates and vacuums the water off.
I think I'd use that. There are also drapery cleaning units I've seen advertised on places like HSN or QVC.
I also have a 110V unit with an agitating brush that I use for upholstery and carpets in the cars.
I think I'd use that. There are also drapery cleaning units I've seen advertised on places like HSN or QVC.
I also have a 110V unit with an agitating brush that I use for upholstery and carpets in the cars.
williamarny
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Do not use vinegar as a cleaning agent unless you need to get rid of ants or bedbugs. Use something less fragrant. Lemon juice or citric acid mixed with water will work great. The smell of citrus is more pleasant than vinegar and disappears in 2-3 hours. You said that the screen smells terrible. Actually, the cleaning method depends on the screen material. Is it a metal or wooden screen? I assume that it is wooden because it perfectly absorbs odors. Then you should definitely use citric acid.
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