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10-17-2016, 04:09 AM
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Charcoal & Dryer sheets
I've read where people, when winterizing, use charcoal and dryer sheets. Being a newbie and going to winterize our 22RR today, what is purpose of using charcoal and dryer sheets?
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10-17-2016, 04:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stustoner
I've read where people, when winterizing, use charcoal and dryer sheets. Being a newbie and going to winterize our 22RR today, what is purpose of using charcoal and dryer sheets?
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I've heard bowls of moth balls to keep the critters out, but hadn't heard about the charcoal & dryer sheets. I'll keep watching this thread for responses from those who know.
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10-17-2016, 04:52 AM
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I know back in the day people would use cloth bags filled with charcoal to hang in their basement to adsorb the moisture out of the air. Kind of like damp-rid you buy at Wal-mart. Haven't heard of dryer sheets though. It may be to kill any musty smells.
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10-17-2016, 05:29 AM
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Mice do not like dryer sheets. We place dryer sheets throughout our tt and never have a problem with mice. The charcoal absorbs moisture but we've never used them here.
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10-17-2016, 07:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Electra glide
Mice do not like dryer sheets. We place dryer sheets throughout our tt and never have a problem with mice. The charcoal absorbs moisture but we've never used them here.
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I'll give this a try. We have chipmunks at the campground - probably mice too I assume. Getting ready to close it up for the winter, although we'll be able to get in during the winter months to check on it.
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10-17-2016, 07:59 AM
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bounce dryer sheets keep the mice away. Place one sheet in each drawer under and on mattresses. Place one anywhere you might think a mouse could get in.
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10-17-2016, 08:07 AM
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Yes the bounce dryer sheet keep mice and other critters out, however, use them responsible or they will get rid of you as well, they are very strong, but you will have a nice smelling RV come spring
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10-17-2016, 08:14 AM
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I put the Bounce sheets in the outside compartments as well...they supposedly don't like the smell so my thought is if they are in outside compartments that aids in repelling them....yes the trailer smells pretty in the spring, but it airs out pretty quickly.
I have heard of people also using bar soap shavings, but that seems much messier and a hassle....easier to just lay sheets all around the perimeter, on the bed, on the couch and in cupboards.
It has worked for us for the last few years, so I just keep doing it.
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10-17-2016, 12:26 PM
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This is great information. I have only used them in the fridge outside access panel.
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10-17-2016, 12:31 PM
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We place half a dozen charcoal briquettes in a container in the fridge and freezer. They absorb any moisture so no mildew. Have had the door closed accidentally in the past without the charcoal and had to clean out the mildew, since using the coals there have been no problems.
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10-17-2016, 12:48 PM
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All good information. Thank you !
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10-17-2016, 12:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Electra glide
Mice do not like dryer sheets. We place dryer sheets throughout our tt and never have a problem with mice. The charcoal absorbs moisture but we've never used them here.
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Tried dryer sheets once. The mice tore them up into tiny shreds and used them to make fresh smelling nests! Over time we have gotten most of their entry points closed up but here in the north country they are just a fact of life. We use mouse bait and traps.
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10-17-2016, 01:05 PM
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Agree, after a period of time dryer sheets lose their effectiveness and mice use them for nesting material. I use professional traps from ORKIN, the type they use commercially outside and inside of warehouses and businesses. Have found over many years to attract the mice outside the unit before they enter. Has to this point been 100% effective. This is just another method that is used. People usually do what have been effective for them. Oh yeah, I have nothing inside my unit and have never found any evidence of gritters inside.
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10-17-2016, 01:09 PM
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Dryer sheets, dampened also work great for removing bug splats, and baking soda in fridge...
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10-17-2016, 01:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stustoner
I've read where people, when winterizing, use charcoal and dryer sheets. Being a newbie and going to winterize our 22RR today, what is purpose of using charcoal and dryer sheets?
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I have an A Frame. I put dryer sheets and mothballs inside.
Outside, I put a tarp over it. Winters can sometimes bring enough snow to enclose the underneath.
Underneath I put mothballs to deter a winter camper setting up housekeeping.
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10-17-2016, 01:30 PM
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Tried them all but
I used Teatree oil on cotton swabs peppermint oil on cotton swabs Irishspring soap bar chunks and mothballs. After seeing mouse evidence the old Victor snap trap got it. I will try the dryer sheets
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10-17-2016, 01:37 PM
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We use Earthkind Botanical Rodent Repellent in the hatches and some of the cabinets in the trailer. The cabinets we put them in, are where pipes and wires traverse through the floor. Have used them for 4 years and no problems with rodents.
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10-17-2016, 01:42 PM
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Bounce and moth balls
We were told bounce dryer sheets and moth balls around the tires since that's how they get in......so far so good.
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10-17-2016, 01:58 PM
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Professional exterminators don't use dryer sheets or any of the other junk. That stuff only works if there are no mice to start with. Look at all the posts showing where mice used the dryer sheets to make nests. Exterminators use poison and traps..nothing else.
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10-17-2016, 03:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldsmasma
Tried dryer sheets once. The mice tore them up into tiny shreds and used them to make fresh smelling nests! Over time we have gotten most of their entry points closed up but here in the north country they are just a fact of life. We use mouse bait and traps.
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Were they Bounce sheets? Maybe they were the cheaper variety!! 
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