How to Keep a Lawn Snow Globe From Fogging Up
When they function properly, inflatable snow globes are cheerful, eye-catching lawn decorations. Occasionally, however, the clear plastic bubble that forms the outer part of the globe can become foggy. When this happens, the inside of the globe is obscured, and the decoration turns into an opaque white ball. The fog is created when the plastic foam "snow" pellets absorb heat from the ground and create warm air inside the globe as they are thrown about. Once you understand the cause of the condensation, you can take steps to clear out the globe and prevent the fogginess from returning. Does this Spark an idea?
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Place the snow globe in a dry area. If possible, set it on a sidewalk or cement-floored garage.
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Turn the inflatable snow globe on. Leave it running until the inside of the globe is completely dry. You will know it is dry when the plastic is no longer foggy and the "snow" pellets fly through the globe without clumping together.
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Deflate the snow globe, and move it outside. Situate the globe so it is not too close to the house or vegetation. The air near your house and shrubbery is likely to be warmer and wetter than other parts of your lawn, which can increase the likelihood of your snow globe fogging up.
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Set up the snow globe, and inflate it immediately. If you allow the globe to sit deflated on the lawn for more than a few seconds, it may begin to absorb warmth and wetness from the ground.
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Keep the snow globe inflated and circulating air constantly, or take it down and store it in the garage during times when it would normally be deflated. Do not allow the globe to sit deflated on the lawn.
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