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The purpose of owning a safe is to keep valuable items protected from losses, such as thefts, fading, fires and water damage. The next step to keeping your items secure is to protect them from incidents that may occur from within the safe, such as mold and mildew damage. When exposed to mold, coins, jewelry, firearms, passports, deeds, birth certificates and other items lose their value or effectiveness. By preventing moisture in a safe, you’ll keep your belongings in good condition and retain their worth.
As soon as you notice mold or a musty smell, remove the items from the safe and allow them to air out in a dry environment that has good air circulation. Clean the safe using a bleach-based cleaner to kill the mold within it. As you clean the safe, inspect it for areas that may have allowed moisture to enter, such as broken seals.
Clean and dry the contents of the safe before storing them again. You may require professional cleaning and restoration services to assist with this task. When documents or photos have mold growth, for example, a document restoration service will use gentle, effective cleaning techniques that restore items and prevent future damage.
Staying dry is the key to preventing mold in a safe. Follow the safe manufacturer’s instructions regarding the best types of desiccants to use in your safe to keep the contents within it mold-free. If mold already affected delicate or irreplaceable items, contact a restoration specialist, like Polygon. The sooner you call the less of a chance you give to mold to do more damage.
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