[NJARC] Mildew -- how do you remove it easily, without damaging stuff??

[john ruccolo]

Hi Folks,

This is another one of those "how to" questions:

I'm one of those unfortunate radio collectors who is
stuck with a very damp basement. It's amazing how some
items get mildewed. The knobs on my SX-28 get a little
worse each year, especially the bandswitch knob --
that's how I can tell how long that radio has been
down there. ;-)

Anyway, is there an easy way to remove this stuff
without messing up the plastic or bakelite underneath?
Some platics seem much more prone to mildew than
others, I'm not sure what the difference is. What
inspired this question was the recent discovery of a
big-handle Xcelite 1/4" nut driver in a bench drawer
-- the handle looks like it was completely dipped in
powdered sugar. The metal shaft still looks bright and
shiny and new.  

Any suggestions? 

BTW, how did things go with the battery acid removal?

Regards,

JR



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