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Re: MOLD & MILDEW ON BOOKS



Sorry,I am not a chemist, you may want to read the entire article July 2000
SLA Information Outlook and decide if this is the solution for your
collection. Apparently the folks in Hawaii were in danger of losing the
entire collection to the mildew so evolved this method that could be used
effectively and in a healthy manner for the staff. Ruth Kneale, the author,
is currently at the National Solar Observatory in Tucson, AZ.
kneale@nso.edu
Barbara Busch
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From: Pope, Barbara [mailto:bpope@STLCOP.EDU]
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:36 AM
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Subject: Re: MOLD & MILDEW ON BOOKS


Won't the bleach have a negative effect on the paper and cover of the book?

Barbara M. Pope, MLS
Reference Librarian
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
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-----Original Message-----
From: Barbara Busch [mailto:bbusch@DTICAM.DTIC.MIL]
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 10:20 AM
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Subject: MOLD & MILDEW ON BOOKS


TAKE 2 CUPS BLEACH (COMMON HOUSEHOLD VARIETY)
ADD TO 1.5 GALLONS OF WATER = RATIO OF 1:12

AS A PRECAUTION USE PROTECTIVE FACE MASK AND PLASTIC GLOVES.

Using a cloth lightly dampened with this solution wipe the outside covers,
the spine (paying attention to the join) and the fore edges.  Proceed to
wipe gently the inside boards and the spine paste downs(front and back) of
the books.  Then allow all wiped surfaces to air dry with plenty of time to
dry thoroughly.  Wipe the shelves and the inside back and sides of enclosed
books.  Also allow these to dry thoroughly.

Ruth G. Kneale - Reclaiming the JAC Library - Preserving and Conserving
Library Material
Information Outlook July 2000

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