Marc A. Williams, President
MS in Art
Conservation, Winterthur Museum Program
Former Chief
Wooden Objects Conservator, Smithsonian Institution
Fellow, American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
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.
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
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