{"id":5429,"date":"2023-10-13T13:11:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T13:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/?p=5429"},"modified":"2024-01-18T16:12:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T16:12:16","slug":"guide-spotting-damp-static-caravan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/guide-spotting-damp-static-caravan-5429\/","title":{"rendered":"Video: How to spot and prevent damp in your static caravan"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Feeling damp?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s the one thing every holiday caravan owner dreads &#8211; the smell and sight of damp!<\/p>\n<p>Over the winter months, when there\u2019s less air circulating through your caravan and you\u2019re less likely to be spending as much time in your unit with the heating on, unfortunately, it can be an opportunity for damp to grow and spread.\u00a0And if left untreated for long enough, damp and mould can cause considerable damage to your holiday caravan as well as health issues for some people.<\/p>\n<p>In this video, we show you how to prevent and treat damp and mould in your static caravan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_53420\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5r4xasX0uSk?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Recognising damp and mould<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to spot the early signs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-11898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-22-10-pm-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"caravan damp\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-22-10-pm-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-22-10-pm-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-22-10-pm-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-22-10-pm-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-22-10-pm-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-22-10-pm-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Telltale signs include a musty, stale smell inside the caravan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visual inspection for damp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to regularly inspect your caravan\u2019s interior for signs of damp. It can often form around windows and doors, bathroom extractor fans or vents, or if you have faulty seams or seals, or even blocked guttering.\u00a0Areas where air circulation is low and condensation has been allowed to accumulate can also cause damp spots to form.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/mould-in-a-static-featured-1024x425.jpg\" alt=\"damp and mould\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/mould-in-a-static-featured-1024x425.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/mould-in-a-static-featured-100x42.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/mould-in-a-static-featured-380x158.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/mould-in-a-static-featured-50x21.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/mould-in-a-static-featured.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look for black marks and water staining on walls, particularly around windows and doors or on the ceiling. Touch the area and if it feels cold and wet it&#8217;s likely you have found a problem area. In extreme cases, the surface might be spongy and the paint or wallboard paper could peel off.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any soft furnishings in close proximity, including curtains and carpets, pull these away to inspect further.\u00a0Unpleasant mouldy spots can form in clusters next to a damp area. If you have touched any damp or mouldy areas, wash your hands in hot soapy water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0349-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"checking for damp in a static caravan\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0349-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0349-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0349-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0349-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0349-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0349-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An electronic damp meter will also give you a damp reading so you can call in the experts to treat it if it\u2019s high.<\/p>\n<h2>Common causes of damp in a static caravan<\/h2>\n<p>Poor ventilation can trap moisture inside and lead to a build-up of condensation and ultimately damp.\u00a0Making sure all rooms are well-ventilated and heating temperatures are consistent, particularly when cooking and showering, will help to prevent condensation and damp.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-wipe-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-wipe-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-wipe-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-wipe-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-wipe-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-wipe-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-wipe.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ventilate your caravan by regularly opening vents and windows as this will help the air to circulate.<\/p>\n<h2>Preventing condensation and damp<\/h2>\n<p>Prevention is always better than cure and proper ventilation is key, as well as keeping your static caravan clean. When cooking use lids on pans and if you have an extractor fan keep it turned on whilst cooking and for a little while after.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4505-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"caravan cooking\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4505-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4505-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4505-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4505-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4505-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keep internal doors into the bedroom area closed and open a window for ventilation. Wipe excess moisture off windows when it starts to build up or consider investing in a window vacuum cleaner.<\/p>\n<p>When showering, keep the bathroom doors closed and if possible leave windows open to let moisture escape. It\u2019s worth installing an extractor fan if you don\u2019t already have one and leaving it on for a while after you\u2019ve finished showering will help to draw out any excess moisture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4520-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"wiping shower to prevent damp\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4520-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4520-285x380.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4520-75x100.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4520-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4520-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s cold outside, why not open the bathroom window fully for ten minutes after showering but keep the bathroom door closed to reduce heat loss from the main living area of your caravan?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-open-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-open-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-open-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-open-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-open-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-open-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/window-open.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure kitchen and bathroom extractor fans are working efficiently and regularly clean the filters and grills.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4510-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4510-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4510-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4510-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4510-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4510-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Periodically clean them from the outside and make sure they\u2019re not blocked.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Keep things spick and span<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Start by cleaning your caravan regularly. Not only will it also help to keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/theres-a-rat-in-the-kitchen-what-am-i-gonna-do-3586\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vermin <\/a>at bay it will also prolong the life of your soft furnishings and fixtures and fittings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cleaning-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning to prevent damp\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cleaning-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cleaning-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cleaning-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cleaning-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cleaning-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cleaning-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use anti-bacterial cleaners before you head off home for the winter and make sure all surfaces are dry.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Closing up for winter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before you close up your caravan for winter make sure any lingering condensation on walls and windows is wiped down and that the carpets are clean and dry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-2-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-2-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bathrooms are likely to accumulate more damp than any other room as they\u2019re high moisture areas. So, remove towels, fabrics and bath mats. Disconnect the shower head and drain down the sinks and toilets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/towels-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/towels-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/towels-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/towels-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/towels-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/towels-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/towels.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure vents in this room are not blocked too.<\/p>\n<h3>Check seams and seals<\/h3>\n<p>Regularly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/video-how-to-keep-your-static-caravan-water-tight-11720\/\">check your seams and seals<\/a> to make sure there\u2019s no damage and they\u2019re not letting in any water or moisture.\u00a0Check outside the caravan, inspect your caravan&#8217;s roof and windows for leaks and repair any damage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"static caravan cleaning\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pay particular attention to the roof, windows, doors and skylights checking for any cracks, loose or missing sealant. Water ingress caused by wear and tear to seams and seals will not be covered by your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/static-caravan-insurance\/?dealercode=URLTRACK&amp;campaignID=NTNET676&amp;sourcebusID=DSITE680&amp;activityID=NTNET821\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">static caravan insurance<\/a>\u00a0and will only spread if left untreated.<\/p>\n<p>Also, check your air vents are clear so air can always flow through your caravan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0392-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"clean vents to prevent damp\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0392-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0392-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0392-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0392-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0392-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_0392-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remove any leaves that are stuck inside the guttering and give the outside of the caravan a good wash down before closing for winter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/gutters-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Static caravan cleaning gutters\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/gutters-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/gutters-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/gutters-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/gutters-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/gutters.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inside, arrange furniture in a way to maximise air flow. Make sure furniture is pulled away from the edges and that mattresses are clean, bedding is removed, and towels (especially damp ones) are taken away until the next season.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13825 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stacked-furniture-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"stacking furniture in a static caravan to prevent damp\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stacked-furniture-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stacked-furniture-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stacked-furniture-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stacked-furniture-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stacked-furniture-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stacked-furniture.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Soak it up<\/h3>\n<p>In areas that don\u2019t get much air circulation, use things like moisture traps. These will actively pull damp out of the air and are ideal for the back of wardrobes and under beds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13807 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4543-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"moisture trap to prevent damp in a static caravan\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4543-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4543-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4543-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4543-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4543-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4545-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"moisture traps\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4545-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4545-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4545-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4545-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4545-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_4545-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A mains powered dehumidifier will suck moisture out of the air and are effective in getting damp levels down fairly quickly, but, bear in mind they will only be effective if your caravan is to remain connected to mains electricity for the winter.<\/p>\n<p>Leave internal and cupboard doors open to allow air to circulate as well as fridge and freezer doors to allow air to circulate there.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/open-doors-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/open-doors-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/open-doors-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/open-doors-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/open-doors-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/open-doors-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/open-doors.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, if leaving curtains open make sure they\u2019re not touching the windows.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Let the air flow<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Try to visit your static caravan in the winter months to open it up for a little while and let some air circulate through it. Wipe away any build-up of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/coping-with-condensation-and-mould-in-your-static-caravan-4471\/\">condensation<\/a> on windows and walls, and also check inside cupboards for any signs of damp and treat if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Check any moisture traps to see if they need emptying or refilling.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Treating damp and mould<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Remove mould and mildew by wiping with a damp cloth and using an anti-mould cleaner. Or mix one part bleach to four parts water and using a spray bottle, spray over the affected area. Then, gently scrub to remove the mould.\u00a0It\u2019s worth wearing a mask to carry out this task.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13830 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-damp-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"treating damp in a static caravan\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-damp-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-damp-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-damp-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-damp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-damp-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wipe-damp.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once gone, wipe away the bleach mixture and dry with a soft cloth. Some people then use clove oil mixed with water and spray the area, leave for 20 minutes and then wipe dry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/look-no-damp-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning damp\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/look-no-damp-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/look-no-damp-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/look-no-damp-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/look-no-damp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/look-no-damp-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/look-no-damp.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cleaning mould away is not a permanent solution, finding the cause of the mould is far better than treating it. So, investigate further, where this might be coming from.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve had any soft furnishings in close proximity to damp or mould, including curtains, wash these in your washing machine Or hand wash with a standard washing powder or capsule plus one cup of white vinegar per load of laundry. The vinegar will remove any trace of a damp smell. If you do have mould on the fabrics or clothing, wash these at a higher temperature to kill off the bacteria.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Call in the experts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a severe problem with damp in your caravan or you spot damage to your seals then it\u2019s best to get this checked out professionally and have any damage repaired quickly. Use either the maintenance team at your park or an independent engineer to find and fix the issue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-11900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-14-19-pm-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"caravan damp check\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-14-19-pm-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-14-19-pm-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-14-19-pm-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-14-19-pm-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-14-19-pm-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Photo-02-02-2022-2-14-19-pm-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Catching damp early will save you thousands of pounds in damage, so as soon as you spot it, get some expert advice and\u00a0regularly inspect your caravan\u2019s roof, windows, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/video-how-to-keep-your-static-caravan-water-tight-11720\">seams and seals<\/a> for potential leaks.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Over to you\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Have you experienced damp or mould in your holiday caravan or got any tips to share to avoid damp? Feel free to share in the comments box below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our tips on how to avoid damp in your static caravan or holiday lodge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":13831,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[301,662],"tags":[1498,708,1499,1500,639,7,993],"class_list":["post-5429","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holiday-home-tips","category-videos","tag-caravan-damp","tag-damp","tag-damp-in-static-caravan","tag-damp-meter","tag-mould","tag-static-caravan","tag-static-caravan-damp"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Video: How to spot and prevent damp in your static caravan - Leisuredays News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Insurance specialists Leisuredays bring you their guide to avoiding damp in your holiday static caravan or holiday lodge.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/guide-spotting-damp-static-caravan-5429\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Video: How to spot and prevent damp in your static caravan - 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