I recently purchased a 13' SCAMP. My first camper was a 6' x 8' sleeper with no galley so I am new to having a shower, sink, AC, etc. I recently noticed a small amount of black mold starting on the permanent mattress in my SCAMP. I'm in a panic about this for fear of it spreading to the wall covering, and hoping for suggestions. My particular SCAMP is all electric. Thanks ahead of time.
Hi, PA-
Living in Florida, a dehumidifier is in order, or at least a couple of regularly monitored Damp-Rid buckets. Personally, I would get rid of any foam rubber with black mold as it is impossible to treat such a highly porous item. Plus, it is cheap and easy to replace compared to your health!
Once you have dehumidified, try a couple mold bombs; let dry and vacuum thoroughly using a vac with a HEPA filter; follow up with a biocide spray and HEPA vac when dry. See this combo available on Amazon:Biocide 100 Mold Fogger Pro Clean Bundle
. Remove the curtains and launder in hot water with your usual detergent and a hefty scoop of OxyClean.
I would then follow up by cleaning all the surfaces in the unit using this product as a spray Concrobium Mold Control Household Cleaners, 1 Gallon
then wiping up after a minute. Run the dehumidifier or use Damp-Rid there after.
Good Luck and stay healthy!
Bernie
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All you want to know about mold and how to get rid of it http://www.concrobium.com/en-can/all-about-mold/ .
Good luck,
Lis
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