[Milsurplus] Saving Paper from Mold

[John Hutchins]

David -
I had a book that molded also - this was what I did.
get some chlorine tablets, break up and place in old nylon or breathable 
container place paper in plastic bag.

After a few days of soaking up the gas take pages in bags outside and  
place in bright full sun shine each side for no more that 30 minutes.   
No more the 30 minutes as suggested by a restorer who was kind enough to 
guide me through the process.

Important do not let the chlorine tablets, touch the paper.

Brush the dry mode off the surface with a camel hair brush.

Get an Art Gum eraser, could be a bunch of this needed.  Tear off a 
small bit and use this to gently remove any stubborn mold spots.  
Re-brush frequently and toss the gum eraser after use on each page as 
needed.

Suggest doing this all outside.

Good luck -

Hutch

David Stinson wrote:
> The roof leaked.  Some irreplaceable books and papers got wet, then molded.
> I've dried them completely and brushed away all the mold a fine brush can 
> remove.
> While some pages were lost beyond recovery, most are still readable.
> I'm scanning the recoverable materials into digital form so they won't be 
> lost.
> The dry originals I intend to seal in plastic, moisture-proof bags.
> This is only delaying the inevitable; without some kind of treatment,
> even in a dry environment, the mold will eventually destroy them.
> Is there anything -dry- I can put in the bags that will either kill the 
> residual mold,
> or prevent it from further growth?  Barring that- anyone know someone
> with a little Co-balt  60 who can irradiate them ;-) ?
> Thanks.
> Dave S.
>
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