Just wondering about Moisture removal products are being used to keep moisture levels at an acceptable level.
I am currently using Hippos and damp rid but they seem just to slow and I am still getting mould under the sink.
On TV just now I seen a commercial for a Moisture Cure egg and was wondering if anyone has used or knows about them.
The Co pilot is away for a while so the van is closed up all day, I do try to ventilate as much as possible but it obviously isn't enough.
Any help Please!!!
Mere male
first timer said
12:35 AM Aug 19, 2013
Hi Crackles or mere male. I am wondering why or how you are getting so much moisture so as to be getting mould.Is the mould just regrowing or is it new mould? You need to make sure you are killing mould properly or it will just keep on keeping on. A good mould cleaner/killer should do the job.
Regards
Ashley
Dunmowin said
05:58 AM Aug 19, 2013
WE also are having issues with moisture and mould. However, being in SW WA, during their wet season, we expect as much. (We have been in the area since May this year) We are using two Hippos, one in the bathroom, and one currently in a cupboard. So far, we have not collected any moisture in them, and still fighting the battle of the mould. Using either Exit Mould on non timber, or Mineral Turps of the timber. One cupboard (where we have a Hippo) the mould is regrowing.
I am sure if we could leave the van open for enough hours each day, it would help, but it keeps raining. (We did not have this issue when we travelled through NSW early last year, and were caught in Narrabri floods.
Can anyone suggest any other suggestions...
Radar said
03:08 PM Aug 19, 2013
Dunmowin good morning
To everyone good day
Living in Brisbane I found the mould build up after all that rain we had at start of 2012 and not long owning a pop top caravan, no under cover storage the pits. I had all ways camped stored all gear away clean and dry, never a problem, this van was becoming never ending job dampness inside from being closed up was horrible until I started to use good old fashion vinigar. No one hard told me about the on going high maintance of keeping the van fresh and clean, the build up of mould around the vinyal was the worst but I seem to have it under control now.
I mix about 50-50 in water. I been told tee tree is good also, just a few drops in water.
From most chain stores @ $1 a litre good old vinegar is hard to go past.
Gerty Dancer said
03:19 PM Aug 19, 2013
Our poor caravan has been sitting closed up all winter, had lotsa rain, very wet/dewy mornings in the coastal salty air. So far the caravan has stayed dry and clean inside except for a patch in the fridge which obviously I had failed to clean. The awning has been getting mould along the roll-line, and all the seals around the caravan pop-top are covered with mould. Vinegar cleans the awning quite well, have been opening it and drying it about every week, cleaning it about monthly, but cant get the seals around the edge clean. Its a pest cleaning it without getting any usage from it!
Wondering how so much moisture is getting under your sink? Is there a leak? I'm sure you wouldn't store damp dishcloths there. Doesn't seem right.
Clare46 said
03:50 PM Aug 19, 2013
1 teaspoon full of Oil of Cloves mixed in a spray bottle and sprayed on the mould is said to kill the spores while
cleaning with bleach type cleaners just removes the surface mould.mj
Radar said
03:59 PM Aug 19, 2013
Dunmowin I bet you thought you were on holiday we will all be waiting to find out which one works the best.
Expect a reply with in the week.
Andrea said
05:26 PM Aug 19, 2013
We had a persistent mould in one of our lockers; it kept recurring, just in one area of about two square feet. I finally had success with oil of cloves, as mentioned by Clare, and not a sign of it for some weeks now, even when we've had high humidity.
(And it smells nice, too!)
Andrea
Dunmowin said
06:14 PM Aug 19, 2013
Radar wrote:
Dunmowin I bet you thought you were on holiday we will all be waiting to find out which one works the best.
Expect a reply with in the week.
ah Radar, I am not on holidays, this is my life!..... so yes, there is always ongoing maintenance.
Has not rained now for 24 hours, and promise of a week of sunlight, so we can open up the windows and hatches for a few hours each day.
Thanks for all the suggestions, I am interested in the Oil of Cloves - where would I be able to get some. What sort of store?
I am sure Crackles appreciates the answers as well.
Andrea said
06:19 PM Aug 19, 2013
I actually found the clove oil in the supermarket, Dunmowin, when I was looking for something else in the general cleaning and mould-killing area. It's in a little spray bottle ready to go.
Andrea
Clare46 said
07:57 PM Aug 19, 2013
Andrea wrote:
I actually found the clove oil in the supermarket, Dunmowin, when I was looking for something else in the general cleaning and mould-killing area. It's in a little spray bottle ready to go.
Andrea
I got it at the chemist
Dunmowin said
04:52 AM Aug 20, 2013
We spent the entire day wiping down walls and inside cupboards (timber surfaces) with mineral turps, and other surfaces with mould killer. washed curtains (for a change it was a sunny day). Had windows and hatches open all day, which has helped dry out the van a bit. Tomorrow buying some oil of cloves to spray on the problem spots. Will report how we go with this.
johnq said
09:02 AM Aug 20, 2013
Clare46 wrote:
1 teaspoon full of Oil of Cloves mixed in a spray bottle and sprayed on the mould is said to kill the spores while
cleaning with bleach type cleaners just removes the surface mould.mj
1/4 teaspoon to a litre of water, in a spray bottle.
Dunmowin said
05:07 AM Aug 21, 2013
Tried in Coles today, have not found it yet.
Andrea said
05:11 AM Aug 21, 2013
Dunmowin wrote:
Tried in Coles today, have not found it yet.
I find that the IGA stores often have useful but not-so-common stuff - ColesWorths tend to stock just the mainstream items. Otherwise try a pharmacy, perhaps?
Dunmowin said
05:17 AM Aug 21, 2013
Will be checking out the IGA in Armadale next shop, also looking for Rosewater (for cooking) and I know they have a huge display of international cooking ingredients. Otherwise (for the rosewater) I will be checking one of the many indian grocery stores in the area.
Good Afternoon everyone,
Just wondering about Moisture removal products are being used to keep moisture levels at an acceptable level.
I am currently using Hippos and damp rid but they seem just to slow and I am still getting mould under the sink.
On TV just now I seen a commercial for a Moisture Cure egg and was wondering if anyone has used or knows about them.
The Co pilot is away for a while so the van is closed up all day, I do try to ventilate as much as possible but it obviously isn't enough.
Any help Please!!!
Mere male
Hi Crackles or mere male. I am wondering why or how you are getting so much moisture so as to be getting mould.Is the mould just regrowing or is it new mould? You need to make sure you are killing mould properly or it will just keep on keeping on. A good mould cleaner/killer should do the job.
Regards
Ashley
WE also are having issues with moisture and mould. However, being in SW WA, during their wet season, we expect as much. (We have been in the area since May this year) We are using two Hippos, one in the bathroom, and one currently in a cupboard. So far, we have not collected any moisture in them, and still fighting the battle of the mould. Using either Exit Mould on non timber, or Mineral Turps of the timber. One cupboard (where we have a Hippo) the mould is regrowing.
I am sure if we could leave the van open for enough hours each day, it would help, but it keeps raining. (We did not have this issue when we travelled through NSW early last year, and were caught in Narrabri floods.
Can anyone suggest any other suggestions...
Dunmowin good morning
To everyone good day
Living in Brisbane I found the mould build up after all that rain we had at start of 2012 and not long owning a pop top caravan, no under cover storage the pits. I had all ways camped stored all gear away clean and dry, never a problem, this van was becoming never ending job dampness inside from being closed up was horrible until I started to use good old fashion vinigar. No one hard told me about the on going high maintance of keeping the van fresh and clean, the build up of mould around the vinyal was the worst but I seem to have it under control now.
I mix about 50-50 in water. I been told tee tree is good also, just a few drops in water.
From most chain stores @ $1 a litre good old vinegar is hard to go past.
Wondering how so much moisture is getting under your sink? Is there a leak? I'm sure you wouldn't store damp dishcloths there. Doesn't seem right.
1 teaspoon full of Oil of Cloves mixed in a spray bottle and sprayed on the mould is said to kill the spores while
cleaning with bleach type cleaners just removes the surface mould.mj
Dunmowin I bet you thought you were on holiday we will all be waiting to find out which one works the best.
Expect a reply with in the week.
We had a persistent mould in one of our lockers; it kept recurring, just in one area of about two square feet. I finally had success with oil of cloves, as mentioned by Clare, and not a sign of it for some weeks now, even when we've had high humidity.
(And it smells nice, too!)
Andrea
ah Radar, I am not on holidays, this is my life!..... so yes, there is always ongoing maintenance.
Has not rained now for 24 hours, and promise of a week of sunlight, so we can open up the windows and hatches for a few hours each day.
Thanks for all the suggestions, I am interested in the Oil of Cloves - where would I be able to get some. What sort of store?
I am sure Crackles appreciates the answers as well.
I actually found the clove oil in the supermarket, Dunmowin, when I was looking for something else in the general cleaning and mould-killing area. It's in a little spray bottle ready to go.
Andrea
I got it at the chemist
We spent the entire day wiping down walls and inside cupboards (timber surfaces) with mineral turps, and other surfaces with mould killer. washed curtains (for a change it was a sunny day). Had windows and hatches open all day, which has helped dry out the van a bit. Tomorrow buying some oil of cloves to spray on the problem spots. Will report how we go with this.
1/4 teaspoon to a litre of water, in a spray bottle.
Tried in Coles today, have not found it yet.
I find that the IGA stores often have useful but not-so-common stuff - ColesWorths tend to stock just the mainstream items. Otherwise try a pharmacy, perhaps?
Will be checking out the IGA in Armadale next shop, also looking for Rosewater (for cooking) and I know they have a huge display of international cooking ingredients. Otherwise (for the rosewater) I will be checking one of the many indian grocery stores in the area.