Hi, all,

This question might be better posted to another, more technical list, but I
thought I would start here. We have a large warehouse of artifacts that also
doubles as our restoration shop. At some point, someone put a bottle of
bleach on top of a wooden washing machine. The bottle cracked or broke and
the bleach dribbled down the machine and ate away a large portion of the
wood. We are all assuming that the chemical reaction continues. Does anyone
know what we can use to treat the wood to prevent the continued erosion?

To give you a little context - we have a VERY small operating budget and
cannot afford professional conservation for this piece. I'm looking for
something in the home-remedy neighborhood, given that this piece is not
accessioned and is being stored in a building with no climate control.

Many thanks,
Erica

Erica S. Maniez
Museum Director, Issaquah Historical Society
425/392-3500
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www.issaquahhistory.org

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