Every SeaSucker vacuum mount comes with a protective cover. Pop that cover onto the vacuum pad when you're not giving it a workout. Be sure to push the edge of the vacuum pad all the way into the cover; if it's not fully snug, the edge of the cup could get a bit wonky and make it tricky to stick your SeaSucker on next time. If that does happen, let your SeaSucker chill on a flat surface like a countertop for a few hours – it'll sort itself out. Even though we've chucked a UV inhibitor into the rubber and plastic we use, it's still a top idea to stow your SeaSucker indoors or in the shade because eventually, the Aussie sun can wreak havoc on just about everything.