How to make trailer allergy free

Good advice, here.

I agree that the first step is to figure out WHAT gf is reacting to: cats, dust, mold, etc. Has she had allergy testing? Recently? Allergies change, over a lifetime.

Once you know what the allergen is, you will know how to get rid of it.

On a 30 year old unit I would get rid of all soft materiels,cushions mattress, curtains, carpet. And scrub everytthing else and let it air out. Them check for moisture inside.

Good chance it's dust. Take the mattress and all cushions out, give it a good wipedown on every surface, vacuum everything. Leave the cushions out and have the girlfriend spend a little time in the RV and see what happens. Dust mite allergies are by far the most common trigger. If this works you can strip the cushions and have the covers cleaned and get a hypoallergenic mattress cover, one that covers the whole thing. If there's carpet vacuum it well and see if you can get some of the plastic stuff they use in showrooms. Mold probably is you next most likely thing, then pets. If it's dust or pets you can probably remedy it, if it's mold you're screwed.

Maybe try a moisture meter to check the walls and ceiling?
If you can't borrow one, they're not very expensive.
If you have damp spots, it could be mold. You may have to do some surgery to expose it.

I know there are some areas with water damage that could make it a mold problem. I kept it covered and dry with a dessicant inside all winter and will continue to replace seals and gaskets to make it weather proof.

I guess I can start with the deep cleaning of what I can. Is there anything that I can do if it is from mold?

Thanks

If it is the cat, most people allergies to cats is due to saliva, urine, and dander (little particles of skin). Thorough washing all surfaces, vacuuming (HEPA filter), clean and/or remove curtains, shampooing carpeting, change mattress, and bedding/pillows should do the trick. If she has that severe an allergy, in all likelihood she has consulted a physician about the allergy in the past, and s/he would be a good source of information.

Doug, DVM

Probably mold.

I would start with Stanley Steemer. See what they can do for you.

30 year old trailer...might not be an animal (cat) problem.
Might be moisture and mold in walls, ceiling or under the floor from a leak.

Hopefully not.
Good luck with your new adventure.

well you would have to gut everything that is porous, carpet/curtains/upholstery/seating/bedding/etc.
easier to get a new girlfriend.
bumpy