Do not store rubber near furnaces or electric motors, as they produce ozone. 4. Keep the Rubber Moving

Rubber is designed to be flexed. Movement pushes protective waxes to the surface.

Intense heat dries out essential oils; freezing makes the material brittle.

Dry rot is not actually a biological rot caused by fungi. It is a chemical breakdown caused by evaporation and environmental exposure. Several factors accelerate this decline:

Petroleum-based cleaners and harsh detergents can leach moisture out of rubber. 🛠️ Step-by-Step Prevention Strategies 1. Clean Regularly with Mild Soap

Atmospheric ozone reacts with the chemicals in rubber, causing "ozone cracking."

Sunlight breaks down the polymer chains in rubber.