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Moisture Control
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Excess moisture in your home should
be eliminated because it can lead to water stains, warped
woodwork, mildew and peeling paint. Moisture is continuously
added to your air whenever you cook, bathe, do laundry, wash
dishes and water houseplants. Even breathing expels moisture
into the air; a half-pint of water each hour per person. A
family of four going about their daily activities can easily
pump 18 gallons of water into the air in a week.
Here are some important preventive measures
you can take to reduce humidity in your home. Use a dehumidifier.
Vent clothes dryer outside, but not under the manufactured
home. Open windows and air out the home on low humidity days.
Do not overheat your home in the winter; warm air holds more
moisture. Keep air circulating with ceiling fans, room fans
or the furnace fan. Operate venting fans when cooking or bathing.
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reduce moisture you should also cover pots when cooking. Place
your furniture away from the wall to encourage air circulation.
Keep air registers free of drapes or other obstructions. Make
sure your manufactured home's skirting is well ventilated.
Use fans to dry carpeting after steam cleaning. Set out a
pan of cat litter or charcoal when you're away to absorb moisture.
You can help control mildew by reducing
the moisture or humidity content of your home. Mildew can
also be controlled if you keep fabrics dry. Don't pile up
wet towels or clothes.
Keep fabrics and surfaces clean. Mildew
loves greasy film on walls, refrigerator handles and range
hood filters. Use moth balls in stored blankets and clothing.
If you do see mildew growing in your
home you should:
- Brush object to remove surface mildew.
- Vacuum mildew and surrounding area
to remove loose mold.
- Sponge or wash remaining mildew with
soap or detergent.
- Dry thoroughly.
- For stain removal, wet area
with lemon juice and salt mixture, then bleach out in sun.
However, this could damage some materials, so be careful.
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