People with asthma, allergies, lung diseases tend to be more
effected by poor indoor air quality issues. For more information and
ideas to improve your air quality visit:
www.epa.gov
and
www.cdc.gov
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is naturally occurring in the environment and may be
released from smoking, cooking, use of soap, detergents,
cosmetics, and many other household products and activities. It
also can be derived from combustion or other natural processes, so
it can be both indoors and outside in nature. Formaldehyde is also
used as a binder in some of the building materials used to
manufacture the recreational vehicle. Formaldehyde is unstable so
high heat and humidity will have an effect on the concentration of
formaldehyde, fresh air ventilation will exchange the air and
decrease the level of airborne pollutants.
Some people may be sensitive to formaldehyde, so good indoor air
quality is important to maintain, see above section how to ventilate
and create good air quality.
Mold
Mold is a pollutant. It is organisms that naturally occur both indoors
and in natural environments. Mold growth indoors must be cleaned
and the water source identified, since when the water source
(humidity, standing water, damp clothes or towels) is eliminated,
mold will not grow.
Condensation
People, pets, plants continually release water vapor into the
ambient air. So, in a contained living area of a recreational vehicle,
condensation gathers from the various sources of released water
vapor which needs to be ventilated outside or reduced by using a
dehumidifier, otherwise the moisture will be retained in the
recreational vehicle and may cause moisture issues with the
recreational vehicle. Here are some tips that will help you reduce
condensation:
•
When showering, keep bathroom door closed and vent open
•
When using any water i.e., dishes, laundry, cooking turn on
the exhaust fan
•
Hang wet clothes outside Use the air conditioner as it
removes excess humidity and lowers the temperature
•
While cooking, try to cover all pots and pans and avoid
leaving anything on the boil for too long.
•
Check sealants regularly and reseal when necessary to
avoid leaks, i.e. kitchen counters, doors, windows, to dry
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