Mines too new to need washing . So smooth that the snow slid off long before it did off the old one. We did quite a bit of shopping before the snow came just in case we couldn't get out. The fridge was bulging and I had made enough stew for 2 days. there just wasn't any room left to fit a big stewpot in so guess where it went. I the greenhouse which thank goodness is just outside the kitchen door. Tony has made me some great staging I will put a pic up tomorrow.