Thursday, March 5, 2009 The items need to be dry before working
on them. Set them out somewhere away from people (I use my
garage), to let the items dry. If the pages are damp, you may
need to interleaf the pages with paper towels or copy paper
(paper without any print). Once the items are dry you can start
cleaning. You don’t need to use any disinfectants. Lightly dust
mold off with a clean paint brush. If there is some stubborn
mold you can try a damp cloth or sponge and gently wipe. Or,
better yet, a non chemical natural sponge – usually advertised
as a sponge for cleaning off soot. The sponge might be called
absorene or dirt eraser. You should be able to get the sponge in
a hardware store. You need to be careful not to erase the print!
Mold can leave stains and those won’t come out. You’ll need to
be careful that you are not trying to rub out a stain – you’ll
just rub a hole in the page. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS
GUARDING PERSONAL HEALTH. Here’s what I recommend: Wash hands
frequently whenever handling