how to remove musty smell from speed graphic

[Dan Fromm]

Gerald, thanks for the link. Amazing.

 

[AgX]

The best way to kill mold and mildew is with either Di-Gad or SunPac paraformaldehyde.

Not known over here. Likely banned here anyway for sale to consumers.

 

[Gerald C Koch]

Not known over here. Likely be banned anyway for sale to consumers.

There is another treatment using copper sulfate (common name bluestone) which may be more readily available. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of copper sulfate in water. Soak a cloth in the solution and then wring out as completely as possible. An old facecloth is excellent for this purpose. Allow the cloth to dry out. Wipe the affected surfaces with the cloth. The small amount of copper sulfate will then kill mold and mildew. The solution can be saved to recharge the cloth periodically.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Ouzo and retsina are definitely acquired tastes.

 

[MattKing]

Ouzo and retsina are definitely acquired tastes.

I've acquired the taste for retsina.
Have you?

 

[RalphLambrecht]

I recently was given a 2x3 speed graphic that is perfect in every way except for the pungent misty odour coming from inside the bellows of this camera. Any suggestions on how to get rid of it ?.

Thanks,

Doug

You can try to store an open bag of baking soda in it for a week or two.

 

[Sirius Glass]

I've acquired the taste for retsina.
Have you?

Yes. Decades ago.

 

[GRHazelton]

Straight is the preferred method of imbibing, however there are a few exceptions such as Mint Julep, dry Gin Martinis [stirred, not shaken] Ouzo with a little ice.

Ah, Martinis....the only REAL Martini is with gin. None of these effete new efforts with...Gawd knows what! A Martini should be bracing, refreshing, and its character changes subtly as the ice melts. For that reason I keep my gin in the freezer, so that when the drink is mixed the outside of the glass frosts. When I can afford it I buy Hendricks. Marvelous! I prefer my Martinis on the rocks, with a twist, about 12 to one. Ouzo on ice is...interesting!

 

[Sirius Glass]

I do too keep the Gin in the freezer so that ice cannot poison the Martini.

When we were in Greece this May, the Greeks told me that they only drink Ouzo with ice in it. If it starts getting too weak, they use tongs to remove the ice. Now you have an alternative use for your darkroom tongs.

 

[Kilgallb]

You can try to store an open bag of baking soda in it for a week or two.

That worked for my Calumet 4x5. It also helps to throw rice grains in the bag too as this absorbs more moisture. A fire fighter friend of mine suggested this. It is what they recommend for getting smoke smell out of cub boards after a kitchen fire.

 

[GRHazelton]

I do too keep the Gin in the freezer so that ice cannot poison the Martini.

When we were in Greece this May, the Greeks told me that they only drink Ouzo with ice in it. If it starts getting too weak, they use tongs to remove the ice. Now you have an alternative use for your darkroom tongs.

Okay, I can't help it! "That would fix the problem!"

 

[dpurdy]

Maybe wipe it down with a cloth dampened with hydrogen peroxide to kill any mildew that may be growing inside it and the case. Charcoal (briquettes or lump) placed inside will remove the odor.

What I was going to suggest too.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

I would let it dry exposed to the sun first. Then clean the exterior part with leather cleaner, then leather treatment (sold in horse riding stores). If it is plastic bellows, then something for plastic. Once it is done and dry, put in the closed bag with backing soda on small plate inside. Change soda every over day.