How do I get rid of mildew in featherweight case?
05-09-2011, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hen3rietta
Anybody have any good methods of ridding Featherweight cases of mildew. There isn't a lot, but I can see some spores. I've left it out in the sun for the moment. I saw somewhere else here that it was recommended to wipe out interior with 1/2 bleach 1/2 water, but I would think the bleach would ruin the fabric lining.
Any help would be gratefully appreciated. :)
Any help would be gratefully appreciated. :)
05-09-2011, 02:03 PM
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I have used the light bulb method and it works. The ceramic (may be plastic now)holder on the board is a must. I use 150w bulb and it gets real hot and must get hot to work. The bulb must not touch the case or it will burn the case and could cause a fire. The DVD two disk set "Those Fantastic Featherweights" by David R. McCallum is well worth the money and will pay for itself the first trip to the shop it saves you. You can contact me off group if you have more questions.
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05-09-2011, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by aorlflood
05-09-2011, 06:31 PM
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We restore vintage machines and have found after eliminating the spores by high heat, we leave the case with a box of baking soda over a period of weeks- sometimes it may take more then one box consecutavely. Could also try charcoal or crumpled newspaper chaning occationally as it absorbs the odor.
05-09-2011, 07:31 PM
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Once you actually kill the mildew ... I've been told that another way to get rid of the residual smell is to put coffee [not yet perked please] in fabric bags and let them sit inside the object. Some movers use this. I haven't tried it yet, though.
ali
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05-10-2011, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by NatalieMacDonald
I had a good laugh..."lots of alcohol around"....that's nice!
I know what you mean but if you were quoted out of context, you would have some explaining to do!
I know what you mean but if you were quoted out of context, you would have some explaining to do!
No, unfortunately my drink of choice is black coffee. That's probably just as bad for me in the long run. :-)
05-10-2011, 03:47 AM
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I got rid of mine with a product called Zero Odor. I had to order it on the Internet but it is amazing. Also used it on the drawers of an antique oak library card catalog and odor is gone.
It may take several applications (depending on how bad the odor) but it does work.
It may take several applications (depending on how bad the odor) but it does work.
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