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Bazz4CQJ · 3rd Aug 2019, 11:45 pm

The suggestion to use bleach to get rid of mould inside a cabinet has been made previously on the Forum. Personally, I think that bleach is a source of chloride ions and they are at the top of the list for causing corrosion, so for a restoration job, I think it's bad way to go.

Silica gel is a good desiccant, but it must be dry to begin with. In days gone by, they put in a colour indicator; damp gel was pink and dry gel (after baking) was blue, but I'm not sure if they are still adding the indicator?

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3rd Aug 2019, 11:45 pm	#25
Bazz4CQJ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 4,934	Re: Getting rid of damp? The suggestion to use bleach to get rid of mould inside a cabinet has been made previously on the Forum. Personally, I think that bleach is a source of chloride ions and they are at the top of the list for causing corrosion, so for a restoration job, I think it's bad way to go. Silica gel is a good desiccant, but it must be dry to begin with. In days gone by, they put in a colour indicator; damp gel was pink and dry gel (after baking) was blue, but I'm not sure if they are still adding the indicator? B __________________ Saturn V had 6 million pounds of fuel. It would take thirty thousand strong men to lift it an inch. Last edited by Bazz4CQJ; 3rd Aug 2019 at 11:52 pm.