The best caravan cleaner will be specifically formulated to deal with the buildup of grime, black streaks, green algae and general dirt that accumulates on our tourers, offering an effective method of achieving a glistening van.
Cleaning a caravan will always feel like a daunting task, whether you’re getting your van out of storage and want to give it a pre-season freshen-up or you’re looking to spruce it up at the end of a tour. However, investing in a good caravan cleaning product will make it a much simpler and less time-consuming process. Make sure you know how to clean a caravan roof too – it may be easily overlooked but can also be the dirtiest part of your van.
Watch the videoWe think the traits of a good caravan cleaner are relatively simple – it should allow you to restore your tourer to tip-top condition, providing an effective method to remove the dirt and grime without running the risk of damaging your caravan’s exterior. Once you’ve achieved a gleaming tourer, you can then start thinking about applying the best caravan polish to offer your van some extra protection.
A couple of words of advice from us – make sure you follow the cleaning product’s instructions when you’re applying it to your caravan, and if it’s the first time you’ve used it, test it on a small section to start off with. We’d also advise double-checking that it’s suitable for the surface you want to use it on.
In this guide, you’ll find our pick for the best caravan cleaners, featuring products from Autoglym, Fenwicks, Dirtbusters and more. Don’t forget the best caravan vacuum cleaner to spruce up your tourer’s interior either.
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The best caravan cleaners:
Autoglym Caravan and Motorhome Cleaner
Fenwick’s Caravan Cleaner
Dirtbusters Premium Caravan Cleaner
Rhino Goo! Caravan and Motorhome Cleaner
Silky Cream Cleaner
Pro-Kleen Caravan and Motorhome Cleaner
The best caravan cleaner:
Image courtesy of Autoglym
Autoglym Caravan & Motorhome Cleaner
Sizes: 1-litre, 2.5-litre
Reason to buy:
- Effective cleaner, suitable for wide range of surfaces
Reason to avoid:
- Fairly expensive
We’re big fans of Autogym Caravan & Motorhome Cleaner, a product which impressed us enough to make our shortlist for the best caravan accessory at the Practical Caravan Awards 2025 and also took the title of best caravan cleaner at our 2024 Awards.
It’s easy to see why it’s proved so popular with us. The typical nemesis of a caravanner who is cleaning their van will be black streaks and winter algae but Autoglym should make the removal process simple. We also like that it’s relatively easy to apply as well – simply wet the exterior, spray the cleaner on, agitate the surface, then rinse off.
Then, there is its ease of application – there’s no need to worry about mixing it; it comes ready to use. There’s a choice between a smaller one litre bottle, which comes with a spray top lid for even easier use, or alternatively, the more cost-effective 2.5-litre option, which can be decanted into Autoglym’s Easy Sprayer when you want to use it.
We also love the caravan cleaner’s versatility – this means it can be used not just on the exterior of your tourer but the interior too, where it is suitable for use on a wide range of surfaces, including plastics, metals, rubber, windows, work surfaces, carpets, fibreglass and more. This not only saves you from having to have numerous products in your cleaning kit, but also provides a more budget-friendly option for cleaning your van. The manufacturer advises that it can even be used on an awning!
We think this is an effective caravan cleaner, providing a practical and tough solution for clearing your van of grime and algae.
Fenwick’s Caravan Cleaner 1L
- Size: 1-litre
Reason to buy:
- No aggressive agents, made specifically for caravans, suitable for all caravan surfaces
Reason to avoid:
- People may fine the spray top lid seen in the 1-litre Autoglym cleaner easier to use
Named the best caravan cleaner at the Practical Caravan Awards 2022 and 2023, Fenwicks Caravan Cleaner provides an effective method for achieving a sparkling tourer. Commenting on it, Practical Caravan contributor Nigel Donnelly said: “I’ve always liked this for the initial clean up of a filthy van. It is pretty good value and formulated for tourers.”
One of our favourite things about the cleaner is the absence of aggressive agents in it, reducing the chance of damage to the caravan, which harsher cleaning agents can run the risk of doing.
Of course, the most important trait of a good caravan cleaning product will be the end result, and we really like how it can be relied upon to achieve a streak-free finish. However, we should point out that some may prefer the spray top lid seen on the 1-litre Autoglym cleaner.
One feature we particularly like about this caravan cleaning product is it’s been made specifically for tourers. This means it’s well suited to eradicating the mess that can build up during a touring season, such as black streaks, algae, and general dirt, as well as the grime that occurs over winter.
Another thing we really rate about this cleaner is it’s suitable for all caravan surfaces – whether you’re cleaning the decals and acrylic windows or the fibreglass and sealants, Fenwick’s will be up to the challenge. For a great all-around option, this is a caravan cleaner that we think is hard to beat.
Image courtesy of Dirtbusters
Dirtbusters Premium Caravan Motorhome Wash & Wax with Carnauba Wax
- Size: 5-litres
Reason to buy:
- Comes with Carnauba Wax
Reason to avoid:
- Requires mixing
For those who want to give their tourer a bit of extra protection when they clean it, this Dirtbusters Wash & Wax option could be the caravan cleaner to opt for. This is because it comes with Carnauba Wax, which should form water beading and subsequently protect your tourer post-clean, as it creates a barrier on the paintwork.
When used, it should effectively remove any dirt, mud and oil deposits that could appear on your tourer. We like how it features a quick drying formula, which should result in a gleaming, streak-free finish as well.
One thing we will point out with it is that unlike both the Fenwick and Autoglym options, it will require mixing to use. However, it should still last a fairly long time, depending on how often you use it – you only need two capfuls per bucket, so a five litre bottle should create up to 1,000 litres of cleaning solution.
Image courtesy of Rhino Goo!
Rhino Goo! Caravan and Motorhome Cleaner
- Size: five-litres
Reason to buy:
- Helps to prevent future growth
Reason to avoid:
- Premium price tag, only for exterior use
A caravan cleaner that can make the cleaning process that bit more efficient next time is something we always welcome when it’s time to spruce up a tourer. This is something Rhino Goo! helps with – not only does it get rid of algae and mould, but it can also prevent future growth, subsequently making the process quicker and easier down the line.
We like that it’s suitable for use on rubber seals, acrylic windows and aluminium too, while we’re also fans of the hydrophobic wax finish, which helps to repel water. Plus, it’s a biodegradable option too.
It may be a more premium caravan cleaner than some in our guide, but a five-litre bottle should give you up to 50 litres of cleaning solution, so it should be relatively long-lasting. If you find you’re confronted with a more stubborn stain, the manufacturer advises that you can apply Rhino Goo! directly to the dirt too.
Silky Caravan and Boat Cream Cleaner
Image courtesy of Silky
Size: 480ml
Reason to buy:
- Comes with a virtually unchanged formula for over 40 years
Reason to avoid:
- Only for exterior use
Silky Cream Cleaner is a non-scratching, non-abrasive cream that provides that bit of extra reassurance to caravanners of having remained virtually unchanged for more than 40 years now.
We also like that when you’re using the Silky cleaner, it should remove dirt, grime and black streaks from your caravan without messing with the PVC or plastics, providing some valuable peace of mind during the cleaning process. It only needs to be used sparingly too.
It usefully has anti-static properties, which should help to repel dust.
Pro-Kleen Caravan and Motorhome Cleaner 2L
Size: 2-litre
Reason to buy:
- Fairly budget-friendly
Reason to avoid:
- Requires mixing, only available in a single size
Made by Pro-Kleen, a brand you are likely to be familiar with if you’ve been looking for the best caravan toilet chemical, this cleaning product should ensure your tourer has its shine restored, whether it’s at the end of the touring season or for a pre-season freshen up. We like how it should effectively eradicate those black streaks and algae that can otherwise blight a tourer.
While it does require mixing, we appreciate that it should be fairly simple to use – simply add two capfuls to five litres of warm water, apply it to the surface, let it sit for a couple of minutes, then after agitating, wash it off. We’d say this makes a great – and relatively budget-friendly – caravan cleaning product.
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