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Posted by Ernie Zahn (Member # 274) on May 06, 2014, 12:45 PM:

Hey all,

I've looked through old posts about mould etc. I have some old Blackhawks that are suffering from this. Any prints I've gotten in the last three to five years are clean and safe because the basement has been re-done.

One question, I'd like to get rid of the mould so I can put my collection together in one spot. Is there a cleaning method I can either buy or put together from a local hardware/arts&crafts or other store?

I'd prefer to remedy this faster than it takes to get Film Guard or some other product shipped to my house.

Also, when I touch some of the boxes I can feel that they are a bit moldy. Should I chuck them?

Thanks!

[ May 06, 2014, 02:31 PM: Message edited by: Ernie Zahn ]

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on May 10, 2014, 02:31 AM:

Probably the best method to dry out card boxes is to aerate them by placing them outdoors in moving air and in the sun, perhaps on a washing line? I’ve wiped off damp boxes I have purchased before now with a damp cloth and a little warm soapy water then dry.

If you need to clean the films urgently with nothing to hand your local chemist should be able to sell you a bottle of ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (Ambersil IPA). It is a good cleaner and safe to use even removing moisture. Apply to a lint free cloth and slowly wind the film along on rewinders/viewer.

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