Day/Night Shades
The day/night shades are made of polyester blended material. Use the following guidelines to care and maintain
the day/night shades:
Leave Day-Night shades in the UP position when not in use to help shades hold their shape.
String tension for the shades should be equal. The tension can be adjusted if the shades will not remain up.
Dusting:
Vacuum with a brush attachment, or use a dusting tool, on a regular basis.
Cleaning:
A dry foam cleaner may be used for soil and dirt removal. Follow all directions on the
container or a cleaning solution of ¼ ounce clear liquid soap to 8 ounces water.
NOTE:
Do not use colored liquid soap as a stain may appear when fabric dries.
molD & mIlDeW
What is Mold?
Mold is a plant belonging to the Fungi group. In short, mold is a type of fungus that occurs naturally in the
environment, and is necessary for the natural decomposition of plant and other organic material. Mold spreads by
means of microscopic spores borne on the wind, and is found everywhere life can be supported. Due to the fact
mold spores are present in all types of environments, motorhome construction is not, and cannot be, designed
to exclude mold spores. If the growing conditions are right, mold can grow in the motorhome. Most people are
familiar with mold growth in the form of bread mold, and mold that may grow on bathroom tile. Mold spores, as
they grow, can leave a musty odor, discolor fabric, and stain surfaces as well as cause considerable damage.
What Does Mold Need to Grow?
Being a plant, mold will need a food source in order to grow. Mold can use a variety of organic materials such
as fabric, carpet, wallpaper, or even building materials, such as wood and insulation, to name a few. Grease films
contain many nutrients for mold spores to grow when moisture and temperatures are right. Soil on dirty items
such as fabrics and furniture may supply enough nutrients for mold to grow. Many of the synthetic fabrics such as
acetate, polyester, acrylic and nylon are mildew resistant. However, soil on these fabrics may supply the nutrients
to start mold growth.
Mold growth requires a temperate climate. The best growth occurs at temperatures between 40º F and 100º F.
Finally, mold growth requires moisture. Moisture is a mold growth factor that can be controlled. By minimizing
moisture inside the motorhome, mold growth can be reduced or eliminated.
Moisture in a motorhome can have many causes. Spills, leaks, overflows, condensation, and high humidity, to
name a few. Good housekeeping and regular maintenance are essential in the effort to prevent or eliminate mold
growth. If moisture is allowed to remain on a growth medium, mold can develop within 24 to 48 hours.
Consequences of Mold:
All mold is not necessarily harmful, but certain strains of mold have been shown to cause, in susceptible
persons, allergic reactions, including skin irritation, watery eyes, runny noise, coughing, sneezing, congestion,
sore throat and headache. Individuals with suppressed immune systems may risk infections. Some experts contend
that mold causes serious symptoms and disease which may even be life threatening. However, experts disagree
about the level of mold exposure that may cause health problems, and about the exact nature and extent of the
health problems that may be caused by mold. Moreover, the Center for Disease Control states that a casual link
between the presence of toxic mold and serious health conditions has not been proven. Standards or threshold
limit values for concentration of mold or mold spores have not been set.
