Mold problem question

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:49 pm

I have a friend that has a security box (fire/water proof) and yet everything in it is getting moldie. He put a box of baking soda inside the security box to absorb moisture but it did not work.

Anybody have any suggestions on solving the problem!

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:58 pm

I hope this helps..... I learned this from my grandmother "the Pack_Rat".

Everything inside your security box needs to be placed in an envelope inside a sealed plastic bag. The envelop will keep the melted plastic off the contents in case of fire/heat.

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:00 pm

BTS;1014630 wrote: I hope this helps..... I learned this from my grandmother "the Pack_Rat".

Everything inside your security box needs to be placed in an envelope inside a sealed plastic bag. The envelop will keep the melted plastic off the contents in case of fire/heat.
Thanks, that's a great start. I'll be sure and tell him that!!!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:35 pm

Great idea from BTS as it seems moisture is getting in somehow. I would guess that the temperature isn't being maintained which would prevent mold from growing about 72 degrees. Also humidity should be between 40% and 60% and mold won't grow.

[QUOTE]Originally Posted by BTS

I hope this helps..... I learned this from my grandmother "the Pack_Rat".

Everything inside your security box needs to be placed in an envelope inside a sealed plastic bag. The envelop will keep the melted plastic off the contents in case of fire/heat.[/QUOTE]

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:44 pm

Send his bills over to my house, I'll gladly wash and iron them.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:03 am

if it's the box itself growing mold (solid surface) then he can try cleaning it with bleach.

he can also put some charcoal in there too because charcoal absorbs moisture and odor.

otherwise tell him to buy a new box!

:wah:

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:33 pm

Thanks all for your suggestions, I will relay them to my friend!

(I too, first told him to to get a better box!:wah:)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:06 am

CARLA;1014677 wrote: Great idea from BTS as it seems moisture is getting in somehow. I would guess that the temperature isn't being maintained which would prevent mold from growing about 72 degrees. Also humidity should be between 40% and 60% and mold won't grow.

You really know your mold.