fishn-tin-sean
california
New Member
Joined: 03/10/2012
View Profile
 Offline
|
Spic and Span without bleach works just fine rubber roof works just fine. No need for bleach version.
|
Ex-Tech
West
Senior Member
Joined: 08/27/2011
View Profile
|
Spic and Span with Murphy's Oil Soap is what many use as I also do.
|
Sandy & Shirley
North East, MD
Senior Member
Joined: 01/02/2004
View Profile
Offline
|
We use spic and span powder only. Do not use anything that will penetrate the rubber. It might make it cleaner, but horribly shortens the lifespan of the roof.
'02 F350 7.3PSD CC LB DRW, Reese 20K Hitch, Brake Smart, AirLift, C-betr mirrors,
'04 Everest 343L, TrailAir, RotoChoks, Wayne's stabilizer
Toys: Fold-Away Pet Carrier, Thermos Grill 2 GO
For more info, visit Our RV web site.
|
TECMike
Temple, Texas
Senior Member
Joined: 01/03/2010
View Profile
Offline
|
Thanks. The maker of our rubber roof recommended Spic & Span, with granules and a soft brush. So I will give it a try.
|
Exocet
Central NY, USA
Senior Member
Joined: 04/11/2003
View Profile
Offline
|
I contacted one of the rubber roof manufacturers (Alpha Systems?) a few years ago and they indicated that using bleach was okay. I was having issues with mildew stains and their recommended cleaner (Murphy's Oil Soap) wasn't cutting it. I use it diluted with another cleaner and water when I run into staining problems.
Interestingly, they said not to use Spic and Span powder since it could scratch the membrane.
Sounds like different manufacturers can have conflicting cleaning recommendations.
2008 Nissan Titan SE, Crew Cab, 4x4
Long Bed, Big Tow, Roadmaster Active Suspension
2009 Spree 318BHS
Reese Strait-Line 1200#
Tekonsha Prodigy
|
|
|
tls001
Mid-West
New Member
Joined: 11/28/2011
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
The paperwork that came with my new TT from alpha roof systems only recommends Spic n Span, i use the liquid version.
|
mike77leprechaun
Ishpeming, MI
Senior Member
Joined: 07/25/2004
View Profile
|
I use a product from the RV store- No second guessing
Current Rig: 2011 Salem 29QBDS Towed with a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Past RV's:
08 Jayco 30BHS, 02 Dutchmen 30FK, 77 Coachmen Leprechaun MMH
Past TV's:
06 Ford F-350 Diesel 4x4,02 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4,01 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, 94 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4
|
Wes Tausend
Bismarck, ND
Senior Member
Joined: 12/04/2008
View Profile
Offline
|
...
The black coating protects the roof from sun and weather. That's my theory and I'm sticking with it. I don't wash my stick house roof either. 
Wes
...
Days spent camping are not subtracted from one's total.
- 2000 Excursion V-10 - 2004 Cougar Keystone M-294 RLS, 6140# tare
- Hensley Arrow - Champion 4000w/3500w gen
- Linda, Wes and Quincy the Standard Brown Poodle
...
|
CashandCompany
IL
New Member
Joined: 08/10/2010
View Profile
|
The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser's would probably do well on the spots on the roof if they are bothering you that much. There is no bleach or any other chemical in them at all. They are made of melamine foam.
|
wbrown62
Texas
Senior Member
Joined: 01/09/2011
View Profile
Offline
|
Exocet wrote:I contacted one of the rubber roof manufacturers (Alpha Systems?) a few years ago and they indicated that using bleach was okay.
I was told by a local dealer to use a little bleach in a bucket of water. He said it was fine, just be sure to have someone with a hose on the ground washing it off the side of the TT and not let it dry on there. Even with that I still have not used bleach. I also use the roof cleaner sold in the RV shops
2011 Keystone Bullet 246RBS
2000 Chevrolet Silverado
|
|
|
