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08-28-2015, 11:00 AM
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Location: wildrose
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cleaning roof
What is the best stuff to clean the roof on a whitehawk? Tried dawn and dies not work. What do you all use? Thanks
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08-28-2015, 11:12 AM
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Location: Kansas City
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I use Spic N Span. It did OK but I just had to realize my roof will never be as white as it was the day I got it. No one pays attention to the roof anyways but cleaning it help reduce the black streaks down the sides.
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08-28-2015, 12:10 PM
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Location: Chillicothe
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I also used Spic n Span. Seemed to do a fine job, but I have nothing to compare it to, as I'm new to this, and that's all I've tried.
Cheers,
Greg
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08-28-2015, 12:34 PM
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Location: York
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I would suggest Simple Green. I found it works great and is supposedly environmentally friendly. I buy the concentrate and dilute it with water 5:1. Spray, soak for a minute then scrub, works well for me. Just be careful, I did manage to step on a vent once and broke it because I wasn't paying attention what was behind me as I scrubbed, Doh!
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08-28-2015, 02:53 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Valparaiso
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Has anyone tried Roof Armor by RV Tech? I know it's expensive, but wondering if it's worth it?
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08-29-2015, 02:58 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Houston
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Mine looks like heck, but from what I've read you really don't need to clean it do you? I've had enough issues with my used TT w/o thinking I need to scrub the roof. The waterproof membrane is under the tough outer covering. I saw it when I had to replace my skylight, so I understand not needing to coat the roof with a sealer.
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08-29-2015, 12:34 PM
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The reason I clean the roof 3 or 4 times a year is to help keep the sides of the TT clean. Buy the way I have had great luck with regular blue dawn dish detergent.
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08-29-2015, 01:08 PM
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Anybody tried Shout laundry cleaner? PRetty PH neutral and removes red clay stains off of our dirtbikes and motocross gear. I bet spraying that down with some water and a soft brush would clean the roof right up
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08-29-2015, 02:19 PM
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I just finished cleaning mine with simple green. It did a pretty good job. I use a soft bristle brush and then followed up with a sponge. **Note to self and others** Next time I need to remember to put the Stabilizers down when I'm up on the roof and moving around! I just had to be more careful when moving around. Lesson learned!
Dan
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08-29-2015, 02:50 PM
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08-29-2015, 02:59 PM
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I utilize simple green. I dilute about 5 to 1, for the really tough spots I will pre treat full strength and let soak. Then a soft bristle brush and good fresh water rinse. Then I treat with a good roof protectant. I only find myself cleaning it around twice per season.
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08-29-2015, 09:10 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Santa Clarita
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I use Premium RV Thetford Rubber Roof Cleaner & Conditioner. It does a decent job at best. Not sure you'll ever get it factory clean again. Recommend you use a sponge mop and two buckets - one with water and one with the cleaner. Do your best not to let the liquid run down the sides as it could leave streaks. Although, I've not seen any when I used the hose to rinse off the cleaner. Nonetheless, best to be as careful as you can.
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08-29-2015, 09:50 PM
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Location: Near St Louis
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4U Cleaner. By far the best all around cleaner I've ever used on my RV.
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08-29-2015, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Lachute
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Alpha ply recommend me to use Murphy oil soap or dawn, I used MOS, 2 days ago. That did a great job, the roof looks a lot cleaner, not like new but close. I'm not sure about the benefit though, but I took the opportunity to inspect the sealant and all is good .
My problem is the awning near the roof, its stained and nothing seems to take them off, name it I've tried it, Clorox, magic eraser, oxyclean, vinyl cleaner for car interior, high pressure was...no succes, so im done , I wont look at the awning anymore :-)
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08-31-2015, 01:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wags999
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Thanks for thst article. We recently had to move our trailer to a different storage facility. Today we visited to put on an a/c cover and noticed a lot of sap on the roof. :-(
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08-31-2015, 01:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Country_Mouse
Thanks for thst article. We recently had to move our trailer to a different storage facility. Today we visited to put on an a/c cover and noticed a lot of sap on the roof. :-(
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X2, Great article, I have heard citrus cleaners were really bad for rubber roofs and this just confirms it.
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09-14-2015, 08:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Amelia
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My roof is the Alpha ply, which has an orange peel texture, and I used Spic and Span and it cleaned up easily and very well.
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