[pianotech] Does mold affect glue integrity?

[Paul T Williams]

A Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol is also a good option...and then wiping 
off the excess.

What caused the mold?  There might be further problems going on... maybe a 
lot of problems!  Check the rest of the piano! Is it anywhere else?

Paul




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Julia

I don't think mold effects the glue, because mold is usually found only on 
the surface. Most anti mold products found in the grocery or hardware 
store will remove mold. They all contain some ammonia. But I would not 
recommend spraying that stuff on the strings. If you've got mold on the 
bridge, I don't think there is much you can do to remove it, except 
carfully with a cotton swab, maing sure you clean the strings with water, 
and then drying it. 

Willem (Wim) Blees, RPT
Piano Tuner/Technician
Mililani, Oahu, HI
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The Business of Piano Tuning
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-----Original Message-----
From: KeyKat88 at aol.com
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 7:54 am
Subject: [pianotech] Does mold affect glue integrity?

Greetings,
 
       Does mold affect bridge glue integrity/ strength of factory glue 
joints?  What is the best anti fungal product to treat a piano for it? 
Suggetions?
 
Thanks,
Julia Gottshall
Rerading, PA

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