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Areas that are exposed to water spills or leaks should
be dried as soon as possible and definitely within
24-48 hours. Drying areas quickly minimizes the
chance for moisture damage and possible mold
growth, which can begin to form colonies in 48 hours.
A variety of methods can be used to help the drying
process:
• Removeexcesswaterwithanextraction
vacuum
• Useadehumidifiertoaiddrying
• Useportablefanstomoveairacrossthesurface
• Becausemoistureiskeytomoldissues,treatall
signs of condensation and spills seriously and
deal with it promptly. Failure to deal with a mois-
ture issue promptly may cause more severe
issues where none initially existed, or may make
a small problem much worse.
• Learntorecognizesignsofmold.Don’tcover
up suspicious discoloration until you are sure it
is not mold. The affected surface must first be
cleaned and dried
• Besuretounderstandandeliminatethesource
of moisture accumulation as a part of the clean-
up. Otherwise, the same issues will simply
reoccur
• Smallamountsofmoldshouldbecleanedas
soon as it appears. Small areas of mold should
be cleaned using a detergent/soapy solution
or an appropriate household cleaner. Gloves
should be worn during cleaning. The cleaned
area should be thoroughly dried. Dispose of any
sponges or rags used to clean mold.
After you first purchase your new trailer and some-
times after it has been closed up for an extended pe-
riod of time, you may notice some strong odors and
feel some chemical sensitivity. This is not a defect in
your trailer. Many different products are used in the
construction of your trailer. Some of these materi-
als such as carpet, linoleum, plywood, insulation,
upholstery, may “off-gas” different chemicals. This
off-gassing is especially noticeable when the materi-
als are new or are exposed to high temperatures and/
or humidity. Since your trailer is much smaller than
your home, and because the air inside the trailer is
exchanged less often, the concentration of these
chemicals in your trailer is more noticeable. This
condition passes with time, but in an extreme condi-
tion, open the door, windows, and vents to allow the
interior to “air out” for several hours.