Getting away from the city, and breathing fresh, clean air are just a few of the things that attract RV’ers to take to the road. Unfortunately, the air in your RV can be unhealthy and full of pollutants if the proper precautions are not taken. An RV receives a lot of condensation from windows and underneath the mattress, which can get moldy as well. Cooking odors add up quickly since by cooking in a very small space and there is the odor of the septic every so often when full. All these things add up to air quality that can go from stale, to bad, to worse in a very short amount of time, especially when you add in pet dander.
Follow these steps to help ensure you are breathing healthy, clean air, while during that next camping trip.
Tips for Improving Air Quality in Your RV
Let it breath: Opening your windows as much as possible, weather permitting. You can also run your air conditioner to remove any moisture from the air. Most air pollutants are water-soluble and running the AC removes them.
Remove Moisture: Hanging DampRid Hanging Moisture Absorber Fresh Scent http://www.damprid.com/product/hanging-moisture-absorberfresh-scent to collect the moisture in the different areas. This will remove any moisture buildup before it turns into mold or mildew issues.
Keep Condensation Away: Many times there will be a difference in temperatures from outside the RV to inside, causing condensation buildup. ADryMesh anti-moisture layerhttp://www.marinebedding.co.uk/Dry-Mesh-Anti-Moisture.aspx to put under a bed mattress to increase airflow and keep moisture down in that area.
Cleaning and Vacuuming: Depending on how many people and animals live in your rig cleaning and vacuuming is imperative . The compact Dirt Devil Scorpion Handheld Vacuum http://dirtdevil.com/products/details/sd20005red/scorpion-quick-flip-corded-bagless-handheld-vacuum/is perfect for the job. It’s bag less, which is great, but also has a hepa filter to keep all the dirt trapped until we are ready to empty.
Air Purifier: Several air purifiers are great for homes, but they also tend to be larger than needed for the smaller RVs. The GT50 Air Purifier http://www.plentyair.com/greentech-gt50 is small enough for a rig and works great in smaller places. We bought ours at the Tampa SuperShow last year and use it everyday. This has helped reduce Christina’s allergies immensely.
Spray ADMS Anti-Allergen: Spray on your cloth furniture ADMS Anti-Allergen http://www.allergyasthmatech.com/SP/Allersearch_ADMS_AntiAllergen_Spray/103 or anywhere the animals frequent to cut down pet dander and dust mites.
Add Plants to your RV: Any houseplant is suitable for your RV and improves air quality. Just remember to store them when you hit the road again and don’t forget to bring them out when you’ve made it to your destination.
Refrigerator fan: Although this is more for the fridge, adding a fan in an RV fridge helps circulate the air in there, keeping your food fresh. Since most RV refrigerators don’t have fans inside, the air doesn’t cool evenly. It takes longer to cool down, and food spoilage increases. Adding the RV Fridge Fan helps keep your food fresh and reduces smells.
Exhaust Fans: Using your Fan-Tastic Fan http://www.fantasticvent.com or any of the exhaust fans and setting the direction to out will help remove some of the pollutants in the RV, especially while cooking.
Bathe and Groom Your Pet: If you travel with a pet keep them clean will help reduce the pet dander and extra hair buildup in the RV. They recommend at least once of month if not more often to keep the pet dander down.
RVLN Ionizer: Plug in the RVLN Ionizer http://www.tenbestreview.com/automotive/top-10-best-car-air-fresheners-in-2015/ it in the front cigarette lighter when driving and then plug it in our living area 12V plug when at your campsite.
Pull the Carpet: If you can, remove the carpet as soon as possible. The chemicals involved in making the carpets, pads, and adhesives that release into the air do more harm than good for the air you breathe. The mold and dust buildup in carpets also contribute to a laundry list of health related issues.
Remove Fabric Upholstery: If you can, cut down on fabric and replace with leather, leather like materials or vinyl. This makes it easier to wipe up and dust, mold or allergens from the surfaces.
Clean and Replace Filters: The cleaner your filters are, the better job they’ll do for your RV. Keep a schedule for cleaning them or replacing them or add the filters to your list of things to clean on cleaning day.
Dump Air Fresheners: If you want to give your RV a fresh, clean smell, ditch the can of fresheners. These cans of air fresheners usually have chemicals in them that are irritants to your breathing. Instead, opt for natural ways to freshen your motorhome. You can either use cinnamon boiling in water. Or a more popular solution is to use a diffuser with use essential oils.
Remove Your Shoes at the Door: Not wearing shoes inside is a great way to cut down on tracking dirt in the RV, but it’s also great at keeping pollutants, dust, and foreign objects from entering. If you can’t remove your shoes, make sure you have a dirt trapping mat at the entrance. Microfiber door mats tend to do better at trapping dirt from your shoes.
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