I live in Houston when we deal with mold constantly. To kill the mold, wipe the surface with a 10% Clorox solution (10 parts Clorox to 90 parts water). If you make the solution stronger the mold spores close up to protect themselves. With the weaker solution, the mold spore absorb it and die.

Karen

From: Noelle Scarfone <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2014 4:19 PM
To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>

Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Conservation advise needed

Hello fellow list servers. I am currently an intern at the Fort Sill National Landmark and Museum. I am presently working on stabilizing their archaeological collection. I have encountered mold on some very important wooden balustrades which were previously stored in an inadequate building. They have since ben removed from the storage facility that caused them to mold and have been rehoused in a more appropriate environment. So far I have placed the balustrades in direct sunlight to try and stop the growth of the mold. I am hoping that others have had more experience than I have with this issue and can offer some tips on how I should proceed in getting rid of the mold. I have read that vacuuming the balustrades with brush attachments on a low setting maybe an option. Is this an appropriate course of action?  I greatly appreciate any advise that you all can offer.

Feel free to contact me of the list as well.

Thank you,

Noelle Scarfone

[log in to unmask]

 

Sent from Windows Mail

---

To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link:
http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1

---

To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link:
http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1