Best way to get rid of green mould on roof? (1 Viewer)

[Dai Motorhome]

Title says it all really- anyone found an effective way/product?
Cheers
David

 

[scotjimland]

a good scrub with water and detergent ( Fairy)

then jet wash .. but be careful not to wash sealer out from roof seams or around roof furniture

 

[jhorsf]

Fenwicks motorhome cleaner

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[wizzer59]

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Dilute as needed, 5L lasts for ages not found anything it won't shift but make sure to wax afterwords as it will take all your protective wax of as well:thumb:

 

[mike mcglynn]

Roof Cleaning

Hi, I used a product called Muc off yes really its sold at Halfords its pink and very effective I used almost all the bottle it was a spray on type but roof came up like new and no hard scrubbing ,dont use washing up liquid its too salty and will probably take any polish off when it runs down the sides :thumb:

 

[Snowbird]

Better than Fenwicks...

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[jhorsf]

Its cheaper here

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[Terry]

A mixture of bleach and clothes washing liquid and water --1 ltr cheapo bleach (any brand,currently 27 p for 2 ltrs) about half a cupful of any W/L mixed up to make 5 ltrs in a garden spray bottle -I also add Stardrops,very large squirt-- Spray on roof and leave until you have washed sides of van then give a good scrub with one of those extendable brush things and give all the van a very good rinse with clean water --total cost around 50p for 5 ltrs ---Aldi caravan cleaner works well too Total time to clean van about 15 mins to half hour
terry

 

[TheBig1]

Aldi caravan cleaner seems to be a very similar product to traffic film remover as used by just about all hauliers and couriers to keep their fleets of vehicles clean. spray it on with a pump up garden sprayer, leave to work then wash off. repeat on stubborn areas using a soft broom or hand brush.

Traffic film remover costs £3.99 for 2 litres at screwfix or £25 delivered for a full 25 litre drum from ebay
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when its clean, polish with a resin polish to seal the surface. personally I prefer MER and have used it for years on all number of vehicles. gives a like new finish that the dirt struggles to stick to and water just runs off. not expensive, but takes a few hours to treat a large motorhome

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[movan]

Thanks to everyone who has replied to this thread.... I have no way to wash my van at all .. especially the roof. It is in a compound with no access to a hose pipe and I cannot park it near my house ....

The roof gets filthy and the local carwashes only use the strong Karchers so it is a neverending problem....

Anyone else in this situation that has an answer. I know there are the waterless cleaners but to do the roof and the whole van with them is pretty mindboggling task.

 

[TheBig1]

plenty of people advertise that they will wash or valet a caravan or motorhome at a storage facility or home. I use a local storage place for my extra caravan/motorhome as can only keep one at home. they charge me £20 to wash off the verdigris and dirt from the outside. then I bring it home do a full valet myself before selling or using

when touring with the motorhome I look out for hand car washes that will take bigger vehicles. generally run by eastern europeans and never had a problem using them yet. drive in, wait whilst its washed and polished, pay and drive out 40 minutes later. the most Ive paid was £30

 

[Soaringman]

Cleaned my MH the other day, it took 6 hours.

Took 3 hours to do the roof, which hasn't been cleaned for 2 years.

I used aldi caravan cleaner and then mer to give it a water resistant sparkly finish

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[movan]

Wow, Soaringman, if I lived closer to you I would gladly pay you £5 an hour to clean mine..........

 

[scotjimland]

Cleaned my MH the other day, it took 6 hours.

Took 3 hours to do the roof, which hasn't been cleaned for 2 years.

I used aldi caravan cleaner and then mer to give it a water resistant sparkly finish

you should see a small improvement in MPG ..:thumb:

 

[Terry]

Thanks to everyone who has replied to this thread.... I have no way to wash my van at all .. especially the roof. It is in a compound with no access to a hose pipe and I cannot park it near my house ....

The roof gets filthy and the local carwashes only use the strong Karchers so it is a neverending problem....

Anyone else in this situation that has an answer. I know there are the waterless cleaners but to do the roof and the whole van with them is pretty mindboggling task.

Hi Joy a garden pump up sprayer will do you fine -spray on good rub with a brush then refill and spray/rinse with water :thumb:
terry

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[coldstreamer]

!Elbow Grease' from any pound shop, it will clean anything 20% Lemon juice. Fantastic on stains, great for cloth and fine clothing,
the pro. Static Van cleaners use it all the time,...comes in a spray bottle really is a brilliant product. Brest Regards Mac

 

[smiffy502000]

I just take the jet wash up on the roof, pop on the round spinning brush thingy, move it from side to side, job done.cleans it up a treat, no messing no bending down on your poor knees. no kneeling down in pools of water, :thumb:

 

[Beemer]

Been cleaning mine today usin "Elbow Grease" . £1 per bottle from budjet store - excellent stuff. FWI, it's also great at removing the vertical black streaks that some MH's have

Dave

Title says it all really- anyone found an effective way/product?
Cheers
David

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[stonflo]

best-way-get-rid-green-mould-roof-

Zip Wax car shampoo

 

[beachcaster]

So are you chaps standing on the roof ?

just wondered

barry

 

[daisy mae]

I cleaned mine yesterday, took me nearly all day, used Fenwicks motorhome cleaner and then Fenwicks Bobby Dazzler rinse , has come up a treat, hubby did the roof, no way was I going up there, it was ditched in must have been under trees at one time, only bought last October, took a lot of elbow grease now looks great, looked out of the bedroom window, cannot see it otherwise.

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[Larby]

Thanks to everyone who has replied to this thread.... I have no way to wash my van at all .. especially the roof. It is in a compound with no access to a hose pipe and I cannot park it near my house ....

The roof gets filthy and the local carwashes only use the strong Karchers so it is a neverending problem....

Anyone else in this situation that has an answer. I know there are the waterless cleaners but to do the roof and the whole van with them is pretty mindboggling task.

Come on young lady, you are going to the "fix it meet". Play the helpless lady, "show me boys how to get my roof as clean as yours ??" :thumb:
They'll have to show off. Have a few cold beers on display for good measure.

 

[jhorsf]

I know how JJ cleans his I saw the photo


I think it comes in a small french packet called huile de coude

 

[Soaringman]

So are you chaps standing on the roof ?

just wondered

barry

Yes I did, and I am 18.5 stones
German manufacture:thumb:

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[TheBig1]

So are you chaps standing on the roof ?

just wondered

barry

not the best idea to walk on the roof if you dont absolutely have to, as it can lead to joints leaking if trodden on and disturbed. you wont normally see any damage immediately but within weeks a very small leak can cause internal damp. The same reason not to use a pressure washer on a motorhome as the joints get disturbed (and decals lift too)

Personally I dont allow anyone on the roof and insist on using a long reach brush from a ladder or platform. If you saw whats actually holding the roof up and keeping it sealed, you would do the same.

certain manufacturers do reinforce the roof for a rack to be fitted, but even these you really need to keep to the stronger areas, particularly around the edge above the walls

 

[TheBig1]

forum gremlins strike again with a double post

 

[teddybard]

Move out of Wales?

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[TheBig1]

oddly I find that if I keep a van at my welsh address then it stays cleaner on the roof than when in Dorset. probably down to being washed regularly by the rain

 

[scotjimland]

not the best idea to walk on the roof if you dont absolutely have to, as it can lead to joints leaking if trodden on and disturbed. you wont normally see any damage immediately but within weeks a very small leak can cause internal damp. The same reason not to use a pressure washer on a motorhome as the joints get disturbed (and decals lift too)

Personally I dont allow anyone on the roof and insist on using a long reach brush from a ladder or platform. If you saw whats actually holding the roof up and keeping it sealed, you would do the same.

certain manufacturers do reinforce the roof for a rack to be fitted, but even these you really need to keep to the stronger areas, particularly around the edge above the walls

indeed.. good advice..

also, walking on it is quite dangerous.. especially when it's wet.. one slip and ...wooooo opp5.. three meters drop onto concrete

however, I used to walk my RV roof to clean it with a deck scrubber and pressure washer but it's a totally different construction ... it is an EDPM ( Rubber) laid over a sandwich plywood construction.. and very strong... and not slippery when dry.. .. but when washing I slipped and nearly fell off.. oh:

If you must walk on it to wash, I found out bare feet were best ..

 

[meanders]

Ours gets done once a year. Stowmarket Caravans do it as part of their reasonably priced habitation check! :thumb:

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