Holiday 2002 NEPTUNE, Owner'S Manual

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Care & Maintenance
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Indoor Air Regulations and Mold:
Standards, or threshold limit values, for concentration of mold or mold
spores have not been set. Currently, there is no EPA regulation or standard for
airborne mold contaminants. There is simply no practical way to eliminate all
mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. For example, studies have
shown that ozone cleaners are not effective at killing airborne mold or surface
mold contamination.
Basic Mold Cleanup:
The key to controlling mold is keeping things clean and limiting moisture.
If mold is a problem in the motorhome, here are some suggestions on resolving
the condition:
• Eliminate the source of the water problem or fix the leak to pre-
vent mold growth.
• Materials or furnishing must be cleaned and dried within 24-48 hours
to prevent mold growth.
• Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent. Dry the sur-
face completely.
• Reduce indoor humidity to 30-60% to decrease mold growth by vent-
ing bathrooms, dryers and other moisture-generating sources to the
outside using conditioners and de-humidifiers. Increase ventila-
tion by using exhaust fans when cooking, dishwashing, showering
and cleaning.
• Open doors between rooms (especially doors to closets that may be
colder than the rooms) to increase air circulation.
• Respond promptly when you see signs of moisture and/or mold.
Repair leaks or wipe spills immediately.
• If materials with mold cannot be cleaned, they should be removed
and properly disposed.
Mold and mildew can develop in the motorhome just as it can in a residential
home. Following the above steps will help prevent molds from growing.
• To maintain the mini-blinds, on a frequent basis vacuum with the
brush attachment or use dusting tools (available on the market)
designed specifically for mini-blinds.
• Wash the mini-blinds with mild soap and water in a tub or hang the
blinds on a fence or wall and gently rinse them with a hose.
Mini-blinds