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Eck&Dar of Woodbine

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Posted: 07/05/08 02:28pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

We own a 2005 Wildcat 5th wheel. What do most people use to clean their rubber roofs.

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Posted: 07/05/08 02:34pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I have read numerous recommendations that spic-n-span does a great job....thinking of trying that out tomorrow.


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I always use a good grade of regular car wash (this time I used Cherry Power). Did it this morning, does a good job.

I usually scrub mine with a soft bristle brush (the one I use on the sidewalls) and I do it once every 1-2 months.

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Posted: 07/05/08 04:40pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

The manual that came with our Jayco said to use Spic and Span so that's what I use and it seems to work very well. You just have to be sure and rinse continually so that the sidewalls do not get stained.


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Posted: 07/05/08 05:50pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I've used a mixture of Spic-N-Span and Miracle Soap. Does a mighty fine job on the roof.


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Equal proportions of Liquid SpicNSpan and Murhpy's Oil Soap in a couple gallons of hot water - works great and won't harm rubber roofs.


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My bad...your right, I said Miracle Soap..don't know where I got that from, it was Murphy's Oil Soap that I use With liguid Spic-N-Span. Sorry about that.

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DennisH wrote:

Equal proportions of Liquid SpicNSpan and Murhpy's Oil Soap in a couple gallons of hot water - works great and won't harm rubber roofs.


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Posted: 07/05/08 07:46pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

My Jayco operators manual says Murphys soap oil, diluted w/water. This is for a TPO membrene roof which I guess is similar to rubber roofing.


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Posted: 07/06/08 12:25am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Liquid Spic and Span here.

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