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Other tips to minimize condensation
When, for example, washing dishes, hair drying, laundering, cooking and using appliances and non-vented gas burners, keep a
window partially or fully open turn on your fan, if any; Keep all doors and vents open when practicable; Allow air to circulate
inside cabinets (leave doors partially open) so the temperature inside the cabinet is the same as in the rest of the unit. Clean
any spills immediately.
On laminated surfaces and the floor (use mold or mildew-killing cleaning products. Check sealants regularly and reseal when
necessary to avoid water leaks. Use LED, or fluorescent lights and minimize prolonged use of incandescent lights, which
produce heat and may contribute to condensation issues.
Remember ... your natural tendency may be to close the habitat tightly during cold weather. This will actually make any moisture/
condensation problems worse. You need to ventilate the habitat, allowing inside air to travel outside.
Note: If the tips outlined here are not effective in controlling condensation, it may be necessary for you to invest in a dehumidifier
to reduce the health risk to you or your family as well as prevent damage to your habitat.
MOLD
Molds are pollutants found in virtually every environment. Left unchecked, molds break down various materials such as wood
products and fabrics. Mold can rapidly grow indoors if it is warm and humid. By controlling relative humidity (moisture) as
outlined herein, the growth and potential for growth of mold and mildew can be greatly reduced.
Additional Web Resources
We also recommend that you visit the following web sites which maintain information about indoor air pollutants, including molds
and formaldehyde, along with ways to improve indoor air quality:
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts111.html
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldguide.html
http://www.formaldehyde.org/
http://rvia.org/ (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association's Web site – Under the Technical Information
WARNING: Taxa Inc. carefully chooses the production/manufacturing materials for its habitats. However, Taxa Inc.
does not warrant or otherwise represent that its production/manufacturing materials are formaldehyde free.
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