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Re: Help! Mildew "infection"
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Date: 
Mon, 24 Apr 2000 01:15:48 GMT
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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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  Re: Help! Mildew "infection"
 
(...) 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 (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.storage)

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Tim Rueger <rueger@io.com> wrote in message news:FtEDEK.GIE@lugnet.com... (...) 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, (...) (24 years ago, 22-Apr-00, to lugnet.storage)

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