Wheelchair Van Seasonal Cleaning Needs: Don’t Neglect the Essentials
Winter has concluded once again, and warm weather has returned. Throughout the past year, your van or other handicap-accessible vehicle endured plenty of wear and tear — both inside and outside. Spring is the perfect time to check your vehicle over and perform important care-taking.
A conversion van requires more maintenance needs than a regular vehicle does. In addition to the standard body, cabin, and motor upkeep, the added components require care to continue functioning properly. When you perform wheelchair van seasonal cleaning, make sure you attend to these important aspects.
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Basic cleaning needs
If piles of trash accumulated on the floor, dashboard, or passenger seats that you weren’t able to dispose of properly at the time (and never came back to), pick up and throw away that litter. Your van will get very hot, and the smell and staining potential of garbage will increase. Wipe down and vacuum the upholstery and floor, since you can bring a lot of grime in on the wheels on your wheelchair.
Drive it through a car wash (one that can reach the top and underside of the van). Clean off that road salt that can rust and damage the undercarriage and the rocker panel, which can endure a lot of stress when you enter and exit the vehicle.
Important vehicle maintenance
Like any vehicle, you should inspect and replace these parts as needed: the brakes, wiper blades, cabin and engine air filters, and tires (tread and inflation). Take the van to a trustworthy service center for an oil change and checkup based on its mileage.
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Special tasks
The custom parts of your vehicle deserve extra attention since you rely on them to enter and operate the vehicle and they cost a lot of money to repair. Lubricate the components, making sure they’re aligned and gliding smoothly. This includes ramps, lifts, doors, and even non-motorized parts, like levers, joints, and wheels. If automated parts are sluggish or not responding properly, bring the van to a trustworthy service center for inspection.
Some of these tasks you might not be able to perform on your own, so invite a friend over on a sunny afternoon to help you complete this seasonal cleaning checklist and treat them to dinner afterward. It’s a great opportunity to share time together while getting work done.
Source: Rollx Vans
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