Three Steps you should take to reduce moisture in your boat or RV.

Usage

Application
For applications of 1000 sq feet or less

How?

 

 Galley, laundry, head, berth

Improve your personal comfort by removing that "caramel apple" sticky humidity from your environment. 60% RH

Store your equipment such as sails, PFDs, electronics, bedding, towels, in a low humidity environment you create.

40 - 50%

Reduces condensation and dampness on cold walls and surfaces during mild weather by removing naturally occurring moisture.

Control Humidity

Kitchens, bathrooms, laundry room, living spaces 50 - 60% RH

If you have employed the use of extensive fine wood flooring, paneling, trim, cabinets and furniture in your boat or RVs interior, you will want to control the humidity. Wood absorbs and looses moisture. At a high humidity level wood absorbs moisture and expands and contouring may occur. At a low humidity woodwork may become dried out and contracts and cracking in seams may occur. 50% RH - 60% RH

Small crawlspaces, small basements, and cellars. 50 - 60% RH

(Less than 1000 square feet)

Reduces naturally occurring moisture and moisture generated from cooking, bathing, washing

Use your dehumidifier to keep your humidity levels between 50% RH and 60% RH. At levels lower than 50% woodwork may become dried out.

Reduces the humidity or dampness that permeates through the floor, walls, cracks, seams etc.

Protect Your Valuable Investment and Equipment

Please note: that their are other agents of deterioration that must be considered when storing your collections or equipment. These agents include visible light, ultraviolet radiation, temperature, dirt, etc. which may affect your environment.

Storage and utility rooms for electronics, equipment, memorabilia, keepsakes, books, tapes, photos etc.

see table below

Furniture, sails, PFDs, electronics, bedding, towels 40 - 50% RH

Construction trailers, Field Offices

Reduces harmful levels of humidity that contribute to corrosion, rust, mold and mildew that thrives in humid and damp environments

Use your dehumidifier to

Create a low humidity environment/room for storage

Improve your personal comfort

Improve your personal health

Campers, Pop Ups, RV’s

Mobile homes, Field Offices, Attics

60 % RH

Living spaces, cabins, basements, crawlspaces.

 -Less than 1000 sq feet
The EPA recommends a setting between 30% and 50% RH to decrease mold growth.

Reduces naturally occurring moisture and moisture generated from cooking, bathing.

Prevent Condensation and dampness on cold walls

Some people are allergic to mold, mildew and bacteria, which thrive in damp, humid environments.  By reducing the humidity in the air you help to prevent their growth.

Restore Freshness

Rooms, Cabins, Campers, Living Space
30% and 50% RH to decrease mold growth.

Musty odors are caused by mold and mildew growth. Inhibit their growth by reducing the moisture they need to thrive on.

Relative Humidity Optimum Ranges for Various Materials as Recommended by the National Park Service for their Park's Museum Collection.

Please note: that their are other agents of deterioration that must be considered when storing your collections or equipment. These agents include visible light, ultraviolet radiation, temperature, dirt, etc. which may affect your environment. This guide only addresses relative humidity levels as recommended by the NPS for their collections.