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In the course of acquiring sets from
other Lego fans, I've discovered that
my Lego closet has started to smell of
mildew from said acquired boxes.
I've removed the questionable boxes from
the closet, but is there any good way to
get rid of the residual odor?
Thanks,
-Tim
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Hi Tim,
I can't help you with the question but I'd like to suggest something else.
When setting FollowUps To (FUT) other NGs, it's best to note that in your post
so that people know where to look for replies.
Also, it might be a good idea to post the original message only in
lugnet.storage, instead of posting in .general and then setting FUT .storage.
(Or alternatively, to post the original to both groups and then setting
FUT .storage).
Hope that helps!
-Shiri
(FUT .faq)
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Tim Rueger <rueger@io.com> wrote in message news:FtEDEK.GIE@lugnet.com...
> In the course of acquiring sets from
> other Lego fans, I've discovered that
> my Lego closet has started to smell of
> mildew from said acquired boxes.
>
> I've removed the questionable boxes from
> the closet, but is there any good way to
> get rid of the residual odor?
>
> Thanks,
> -Tim
The least fun, but most reliable way to get rid of mildew odor is to empty
the closet and wash the walls, floor, ceiling and shelves with Lysol
(using the concentrate, mix 2 1/2 tbsps. to 1 gallon warm water). Rinse
with clear clean water after washing. Let the closet area dry completely
and air out. I would be tempted to zap it with a hot hair dryer to insure
no moisture remains, before refilling the closet.
If you prefer to try something less labor intensive first, cedar chips (like
for hamsters cage bottoms) in an open box might disguise/remove the odor.
Several open boxes of baking soda in the closet might also absorb the odor,
much in the same way it keeps a refrigerator fresh.
Good Luck!
sheree
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In lugnet.storage, Sheree Rosenkrantz writes:
>
> Tim Rueger <rueger@io.com> wrote in message news:FtEDEK.GIE@lugnet.com...
> > In the course of acquiring sets from
> > other Lego fans, I've discovered that
> > my Lego closet has started to smell of
> > mildew from said acquired boxes.
> >
> > I've removed the questionable boxes from
> > the closet, but is there any good way to
> > get rid of the residual odor?
>
> The least fun, but most reliable way to get rid of mildew odor is to empty
> the closet and wash the walls, floor, ceiling and shelves with Lysol
> (using the concentrate, mix 2 1/2 tbsps. to 1 gallon warm water). Rinse
> with clear clean water after washing. Let the closet area dry completely
> and air out. I would be tempted to zap it with a hot hair dryer to insure
> no moisture remains, before refilling the closet.
[...]
Ok, that'll handle the mildewy stuff in the closet
itself, but I have a sinking feeling that the rest
of my Lego boxes also will start to smell of mildew.
Is there any good way to fix that? (If there is,
I can clean up new acquisitions before putting them
in the closet.)
Thanks again,
-Tim
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In lugnet.storage, Tim Rueger writes:
> In lugnet.storage, Sheree Rosenkrantz writes:
> >
> > Tim Rueger <rueger@io.com> wrote in message news:FtEDEK.GIE@lugnet.com...
> > > In the course of acquiring sets from
> > > other Lego fans, I've discovered that
> > > my Lego closet has started to smell of
> > > mildew from said acquired boxes.
> > >
> > > I've removed the questionable boxes from
> > > the closet, but is there any good way to
> > > get rid of the residual odor?
> >
> > The least fun, but most reliable way to get rid of mildew odor is to empty
> > the closet and wash the walls, floor, ceiling and shelves with Lysol
> > (using the concentrate, mix 2 1/2 tbsps. to 1 gallon warm water). Rinse
> > with clear clean water after washing. Let the closet area dry completely
> > and air out. I would be tempted to zap it with a hot hair dryer to insure
> > no moisture remains, before refilling the closet.
> [...]
>
> Ok, that'll handle the mildewy stuff in the closet
> itself, but I have a sinking feeling that the rest
> of my Lego boxes also will start to smell of mildew.
> Is there any good way to fix that? (If there is,
> I can clean up new acquisitions before putting them
> in the closet.)
>
> Thanks again,
> -Tim
Get them out of the cardboard boxes, and store them in those large rubbermaid
(or other) storage containers. Sizes may vary, but they are best for your
bricks. If you don't plan on accessing them immediately, seal them with
packing tape. Mine stored for three and a half years in an attic with zero
age or damage this way.
That was as long as I could stand to be parted from me hoard.
Best wishes,
Aaron (maniac@vol.com)
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