More Mildew Questions

Gabob · 11-20-2012, 05:12 PM

I have a gun safe that has mildew inside. I have a Golden Rod dehumidifier in it but it got mildew anyway. The fabric liner has mildew. Any suggestions

Shooter45 · 11-20-2012, 05:15 PM

Set a bowl of Vinegar in the bottom of your safe for a couple of days to get rid of the smell. Then give it a good cleaning to get rid of the bacteria.

soundguy · 11-20-2012, 05:28 PM

also.. lysol has a mildew killer and inhibiter.. you can take the guns out.. hose it down and shut the door for a day.. should *kill* the microbes. then, you can treat any leftover underlying smell with something like febreze..

I've done this with musty wood ammo storage boxes i've found at flea markets.

works great.

best of luck

Gabob · 11-20-2012, 05:43 PM

Thanks
I will try those suggestions after Thanksgiving

soundguy · 11-20-2012, 05:50 PM

ps.. a dryer sheet layed out flat, with some kitty litter poured in it, then fold the corners up and tie with some fishing line.. makes a great water absorbant 'sachet' ( i can't believe I actually used that word ).. and it smells good too.

will deoderize a small compartment, and absorb water.

the kaolyn clay can be cooked int he oven to dry out monthly.. or toss and get another scoop out of the 5# 25# bag..e tc.

cycloneman · 11-20-2012, 05:52 PM

cant use bleach spray? SO what if it changes color.

mjp28 · 11-20-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shooter45

Set a bowl of Vinegar in the bottom of your safe for a couple of days to get rid of the smell. Then give it a good cleaning to get rid of the bacteria.

Yes, I found out the hard way on that in a safe in the basement, not opened often it got musty, paper clips started rusting.

I had dessecant but it didn't totally do the job.

OPEN, CLEAN, DRY, use a dryer of some sort and check it often. Good luck.

11-20-2012, 05:12 PM	#1
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,157	More Mildew Questions I have a gun safe that has mildew inside. I have a Golden Rod dehumidifier in it but it got mildew anyway. The fabric liner has mildew. Any suggestions __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry -->

11-20-2012, 05:15 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,746	Re: More Mildew Questions Set a bowl of Vinegar in the bottom of your safe for a couple of days to get rid of the smell. Then give it a good cleaning to get rid of the bacteria.

11-20-2012, 05:28 PM	#3
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,400	Re: More Mildew Questions also.. lysol has a mildew killer and inhibiter.. you can take the guns out.. hose it down and shut the door for a day.. should kill the microbes. then, you can treat any leftover underlying smell with something like febreze.. I've done this with musty wood ammo storage boxes i've found at flea markets. works great. best of luck

11-20-2012, 05:43 PM	#4
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,157	Re: More Mildew Questions Thanks I will try those suggestions after Thanksgiving __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry

11-20-2012, 05:50 PM	#5
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,400	Re: More Mildew Questions ps.. a dryer sheet layed out flat, with some kitty litter poured in it, then fold the corners up and tie with some fishing line.. makes a great water absorbant 'sachet' ( i can't believe I actually used that word ).. and it smells good too. will deoderize a small compartment, and absorb water. the kaolyn clay can be cooked int he oven to dry out monthly.. or toss and get another scoop out of the 5# 25# bag..e tc.

11-20-2012, 05:52 PM	#6
cycloneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,397	Re: More Mildew Questions cant use bleach spray? SO what if it changes color. __________________ Who are you going to serve today?