rubber roof cleaning

Cecilt

You are correct in so far as the description of the product, word for word from their website… unfortunately there are no residuals involved… I have no problems plagiarizing…

JJBIRISH wrote:
Go to the manufactures website and they will have detailed instructions on cleaning your roof… EPDM rubber roofs are already UV stable and need no treatment and some treatments are more damaging than helpful, even though advertised for RV roofs…

You need to make sure what you have first… EPDM or TPO… the manufactures instructions and recommendation might be different for both products…

I use, Spic And Span Extra Strength Powder… it’s the same Spic and Span Granma used to use…
For those times when a liquid just won’t do, Spic and Span Sun Fresh powder—straight out of the box or diluted—safely handles your toughest cleaning jobs. Stubborn stains on walls, floors, kitchen surfaces, outdoor furniture, grills, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces—none of them can compete with Spic and Span Extra Strength Powder! Available in 27 oz. boxes.

Sounds like a commercial :)

I have always used automotive soap on the roof but I bought a new camper a few weeks ago and will give liquid spic and span a try. I wash my roof probably 4-5x/year.

Go to the manufactures website and they will have detailed instructions on cleaning your roof… EPDM rubber roofs are already UV stable and need no treatment and some treatments are more damaging than helpful, even though advertised for RV roofs…

You need to make sure what you have first… EPDM or TPO… the manufactures instructions and recommendation might be different for both products…

I use, Spic And Span Extra Strength Powder… it’s the same Spic and Span Granma used to use…
For those times when a liquid just won’t do, Spic and Span Sun Fresh powder—straight out of the box or diluted—safely handles your toughest cleaning jobs. Stubborn stains on walls, floors, kitchen surfaces, outdoor furniture, grills, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces—none of them can compete with Spic and Span Extra Strength Powder! Available in 27 oz. boxes.

I have not noticed white particles on the driveway, just black gritty looking stuff. I wash my roof everytime I wash the trailer, after every use, but I had not "cleaned" it for a year. When I wash it, I use Gel Gloss RV Wash in hot water, same as I use on the sides. I wash it from a step ladder with a long handled soft brush. When I "clean" it, I get on the roof and use a Rubber Roof Cleaner, and a nylon bristle scrub brush following the directions on the container.

Sounds like several folks are using the liquid Spic & Span general purpose cleaner rather than a specific Rubber Roof cleaner. From what I'm getting it seems like the frequency is more important than the product.

Just wondering if anyone else considers "cleaning" the roof different than "washing" it. This is only my 2nd RV, so I'm still learning. I appreciate the sage advice!

You can get liquid Spic and Span at the grocery store. I mix it with HOT water. I also wash my TT frequently including the roof - always before storing where it is covered. Those products are no better IMHO - just more expensive. When I wash my roof, I see some white particles on the drive way - anyone else see this?

It's my understanding that it's the oxidation of the EDPM rubber itself and mildew that causes the black streaks, not dirt or leaves. Mine is parked in an open area on concrete, with no trees nearby, so I don't get much dirt accumulated, just a few bird splatters, but I still get the black streaks and some mildew despite it being parked in full sun. It had been a year since I last cleaned it, which might be part of the reason for the extra effort and less than satisfactory results.

Biggest reason for us for washing the roof is to minimize black streaks. So, I use either dawn soap or the dicor wash occasionally to wash the roof. My goal is to REMOVE the loose dirt, not necessarily make it look like a wash and wax pure white. All I want is to keep loose dirt/leaves etc. from washing off and making black streeks.

because palmolive comes in a squeeze bottle it is easy to lay down a stripe on the brush.
i get the full strength benefit from a smaller amount than I would mixing palmolive in my 5 gallon pail of HOT water . This comes into play for the sides .
i can wash quite quickly with the 9 inch soft bristle brush on the 6 foot handle .
i choose to never put my trailer away dirty . so i need a quick easy effective method .
i have been a carguy all of my life . i have kept my cars detailed for over 50 years . i use a clay bar and fancy name brand products on my rides .
but a trailer is just a big box and that kind of TLC is just too much .
i have polished and waxed this trailer before . in the end it looks almost as good because it gets washed often enough that i do not have the black streaks that seems to be a common topic .
and palmolive is soft on my hands .........

It is soft on hands :B

What led you to Palmolive liquid?