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As the world goes digital, books and documents continue to hold their value as they hold vital parts of history in their pages. When documents and books receive water damage, document recovery doesn’t stop when the pages are dry. It also involves ensuring the longevity of the items in question by removing microbes. Of the microbes that may accumulate in documents and books, mold is one of the most damaging because it deteriorates paper and may spread to other documents. By taking the right steps to clean and dry documents as soon as possible, you’ll destroy and the microbes and prevent permanent damage.

Isn’t it interesting how some relics of popular culture fall out of fashion, while others enjoy continued popularity among retro enthusiasts? Old 8-track tapes, for instance, are basically worthless, while vinyl record collections can retain their value for decades. Vinyl LPs can even gain value as time goes by – assuming, of course, they’re in good condition. Our experience providing disaster recovery services has turned up many examples of mildew- and mold damaged records. Left long enough, mildew and mold can render a vinyl record totally unplayable. However, if your mold damaged records aren’t too dirty to salvage, you can follow the instructions below to restore them to their previous vinyl glory.

The wet season in the winter months is one of the best times of year for molds to grow and expand. Often mold is contained near sources of water where it can easily grow and reproduce. As it grows, mold can break down and compromise the integrity and strength of the source in which it lives.