Does anyone use bleach to clean the rubber roof on an RV. When I asked an RV technician about the best product to clean a rubber roof, he told me he uses laundry bleach. Mixes it with water in a 50-50 mixture or 2 parts water to 1 part bleach. I believe it would clean well but would it damage roof?
You need to think trough whatever you decide to clean the roof with. Remember it will have to run down the side. Not sure what the side of your unit is but be careful it does not ruin the finish on your side walls.
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I did a search and read posts I found. None addressed bleach issue. All thoughts are appreciated. We have recently been using Mister Clean Outdoor Magic Eraser on bug spatters and it works like a miracle. Just not sure it would be safe for a rubber roof.
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Yes, wear white and wet roof first use a bucket with Chlorine bleach and Blue Coral Wash and wax. The Mixture bleaches, washes and waxes. Use about a quart of each then fill bucket with water. Get a stiff bristle brush on a long handle so you can stand while washing. Start at front and work your way back to the rear ladder. Let the front stay with mixture on it until you finish the entire roof, and then go to front and rinse your way back. Chlorine in water turns to salt so rinse lawn or shrubs near RV. The same mixture cleans sidewalls, front and rear tires and awnings, that can be washed from roof if you put them down before you start. Finishing the awnings from the ground as the mixture flows down. I've been using that protical for years and it does a great job. Not only does it clean but it waxes, and waterproofs awnings due to the 10% bees wax in the Blue Coral wash and wax,(Walmart $3.95).
ridesabout wrote: Does anyone use bleach to clean the rubber roof on an RV. When I asked an RV technician about the best product to clean a rubber roof, he told me he uses laundry bleach. Mixes it with water in a 50-50 mixture or 2 parts water to 1 part bleach. I believe it would clean well but would it damage roof?
That seems awfully strong - will damage your clothes and anything it splashes on. Any old detergent is fine to use - just remember that it makes the roof slippery!
