Sunlight is a rubber assassin. If an item is stored near a window or outdoors, it is dying.
To keep rubber from dry rotting long-term, follow this simple annual checklist:
For rubber that must work (vibration dampers, pneumatic hoses, CV boots), you can’t stop the flexing—but you can shield it.
How To Keep Rubber From Dry Rotting Work May 2026
Sunlight is a rubber assassin. If an item is stored near a window or outdoors, it is dying.
To keep rubber from dry rotting long-term, follow this simple annual checklist:
For rubber that must work (vibration dampers, pneumatic hoses, CV boots), you can’t stop the flexing—but you can shield it.