advice needed on cleaning rubber slide-out seals

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While washing our camper today we have noticed what appears to be "mold" spots/areas on the seals on top of the slide-outs.  We have noticed it in past years and were able to clean it somewhat at those times but this year has been noticeably worse.  We have had a wet, cool spring in MN and now is hot and dry.  We did winter in FL this past year also.  This year we are having a hard time removing those areas and do not want to use anything that will harm the surface of the seals.  Any suggestions out there?

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mlts22 · Answer

Rubber in slide seals is just like the rubber in tires, in the fact that it rots and crumbles.  Every 5-6 years, it is good to completely replace them if at all possible.

metaphor_7182 · Answer

Consider a dilute solution of Oxyclean. Works well on moss/mold issues in the PNW.  Rinse well off the painted surface and apply a quality wax.

chuck_gail · Answer

I rub my seals with 303 Protectorant.  It cleans them while also making them very flexable.  I do it ever spring, and sometimes in fall before storing.

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