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Re: Help! Mildew "infection"
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lugnet.storage
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Mon, 24 Apr 2000 01:15:48 GMT
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In lugnet.storage, Sheree Rosenkrantz writes:
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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?
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> 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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| (...) 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 (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Help! Mildew "infection"
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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, (...) (25 years ago, 22-Apr-00, to lugnet.storage)
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