Cleaning roof and exterior of the RPod |
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rawest50
Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 440 |
Topic: Cleaning roof and exterior of the RPod Posted: 28 Apr 2018 at 12:48pm |
I made the mistake of not covering my RPod over the winter and spring. It is dirty but not just dust or tree pollen. It is mold/mildew I guess. Dark gray color. What can I clean it with? Soapy water gets the dirt but not the crap. I am afraid to use a mildew type bathroom cleaner. I did try a spray I use to clean vinyl siding and it help a little. Any products I can buy?
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Our pod
Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2016 Location: Olympia WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 62 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2018 at 3:37pm |
Borax in water works well as an anti-mildew agent. Use it on my house here in Olympia, WA.
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rawest50
Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 440 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2018 at 5:39pm |
Mix ratios?
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2018 at 5:51pm |
I use 1 cup to 1 gal, if mold is severe I add 1 cup of vinegar to the mix, warm water works best. I apply with a long handled carwash brush and rinse. Works well on my roof. I have a 3 gal bucket I use on Pod. At start of season I wax afterward.
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Mike Carter
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2018 at 6:07pm |
BTW - Borax is like 5 bucks at Lowes for 60 some ounces and cleaning vinegar is less than 2 bucks for 60 some ounces. Several applications.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2018 at 6:32pm |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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john in idaho
Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2018 at 6:35pm |
Wonder if a cup of clorox in a bucket of water would work? Probably have to toss your clothing afterwards, and watch your wind drift. A ladder and a long handle brush, and rinse with a gentle stream rather than a spray.
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Ben Herman
Senior Member Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 355 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2018 at 6:39pm |
I read somewhere that a good mix to use for dirty awnings is: 1/4 cup liquid dish soap, 1/4 cup bleach, 5 gal water. Should work on trailer body also.
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2018 at 6:50pm |
SH I would say it cleans mildew as it parked outside mildew is hard to prevent without a stronger chemical and I'm not convinced that is way to go.
I use vinegar instead of bleach, works just as well, slightly acidic, it's cheap compared to bleach, there is uses for bleach but I do not apply it to my vehicles. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2018 at 6:54pm |
Awesome Cleaner from the dollar store is what I used..
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