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Working on a 1984 Samick upright and found this sticky substance on the backchecks. I've been told it is a white mold. How can I get rid of it?

Thanks,

Keith Gramlich

Have you thoroughly inspected the entire piano for insects, evidence of rodents, mold and mildew ? is the same type of substance on the hammers or damper felt ? I am not sure what it is. You can get a mold test kit to help identify what it is. Its best to wear gloves and a proper mold face mask as a precaution. You can look at a number of museum conservation sites to get advice and protocols. The sticky part of your description is what throws me off. Blaine Herbert may have answers.  

Working on a 1984 Samick upright and found this sticky substance on the backchecks. I've been told it is a white mold. How can I get rid of it?

Thanks,

Keith Gramlich

Yes, I have frequently seen this but assumed it was mold and ignored it or just wiped it off.

When I see it next I will try to take a sample and ID it. Someone could scrape off a sample and send it to me.

A Clorox wipe should disinfect it.

Have you thoroughly inspected the entire piano for insects, evidence of rodents, mold and mildew ? is the same type of substance on the hammers or damper felt ? I am not sure what it is. You can get a mold test kit to help identify what it is. Its best to wear gloves and a proper mold face mask as a precaution. You can look at a number of museum conservation sites to get advice and protocols. The sticky part of your description is what throws me off. Blaine Herbert may have answers.  

Working on a 1984 Samick upright and found this sticky substance on the backchecks. I've been told it is a white mold. How can I get rid of it?

Thanks,

Keith Gramlich