Re: Humidity and molds

[Alan Bucknam <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mold hates warm, dry air. Move your stuff up into the attic from the 
basement.

I recall hearing that anything under 50% humidity will keep mold at 
bay. Here's a useful little summary: 
http://www.librarypreservation.org/management_and_planning/mold2.htm


Alan Bucknam

On Apr 5, 2004, at 12:11 AM, Elson T. Elizaga wrote:

> Using a hygrometer, how do we know that molds won't grow in the 
> environment? Does anyone here use a hygrometer in a tropical cabinet? 
> Is it necessary to put UV lights in the cabinet to kill bacteria and 
> molds?
>
> Elson