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jeeperdude10
Explorer
Mar 18, 2015

Roof ac algae build up

What is a safe product to use on RV ac to help prevent algae buildup causing water leak inside? I use plain ole chlorox for home use, but do not think appropriate for Rv roof material, much less dripping down the side(s).
Also, if oxyclean is used to help clean condenser is it necessary to rinse off?
Seems I have found a 'new' project to do-any and ALL ideas are/will be welcomed.
This pollen is really doing a number on the condenser....ucky stuff...
Thanks in advance.

4 Replies

  • MM49's avatar
    MM49
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2015
    1c bleach
    1c dawn
    5gal hot water

    this will remove any stain from a rubber roof
    mm49
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Mar 18, 2015
    Prevent,,,can not help you

    Clean up: Spic & span, Water, Mop at least 2 or more times per year.
  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer II
    Mar 18, 2015
    Sometimes that is not algae but Green Mold. Real common in the south.
    AND that stuff gets all over your coils too.

    When I was down in Florida the RV mobile repair guy strongly recommended I buy a product called Mold Armor.

    http://www.moldarmor.com/



    And btw you do NOT have to buy both the cleaner and blocker.
    Just buy the blocker. This will prevent it from coming back.

    Don't use on the painted surface of your RV.

  • stickdog's avatar
    stickdog
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2015
    You don't want to use petroleum products. I use Dawn with a little bleach in warm water. Use the same mixture for awning. You could just go to Camping World and buy one of the commercial cleaners they sell.

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