Mold on bridge.

[Richard Oliver Snelson]

Thanks Alan, I'll try that on areas away from the strings. I think it
would start the strings rusting, if not completely removed after use.
Anyone tried this?   I wonder if some of the other cleaning solutions
like acetone or naphtha would kill the mold? 

Alan wrote:
> 
> I don't know about harming the strings, but common household bleach is
> deadly to mold and removes the discoloration, too.
> 
> Alan R. Barnard
> Salem, MO
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> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On
> Behalf Of Richard Oliver Snelson
> Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 11:59 AM
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> Subject: Mold on bridge.
> 
> I have an old grand showing a bit of mold on both bridges. Piano is
> strung and string are not showing rust. Yet! I did a test with denatured
> alcohol on a small section, which removed the visible, and the mold
> hasn't come back. Any other suggestions for something that will kill the
> mold and not harm the strings? Rich Snelson
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