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Re: Reed Mold

Author: BGBG
Date: 2017-06-07 03:46

I researched reed mold on this forum and also an internet search. I am confused by all this. I am trying some things on discolored reeds, which I do not know if mold or not. I washed the reed holders in 1/2 ounce clorox to 8 oz softened tap water since never before washed them.
I will post later after some study.
I am not sure if reeds should be stored in some humidity or left open and dry in the room humidity which varies. Now they are in around 70% in non-airtight plastic food containers.
From my research I found a post where one said nothing found in saliva that destroys cellulose and another opinion that bacteria was seen on reeds under microscope. In my opinion just because bacteria can be found just about everywhere it does not follow that these bacteria or their byproducts are guaranteed to be harmful, deadly, or diseased. It did not say that the bacteria were identified or tested. I do wet reeds in water a few minutes and rinse after play and store in a Boveda humidity environment. But I put in mouth also and I do not feel this is dangerous or destroying the reeds. I have some 3 year old reeds that are damaged and so do not play well or at all but do not feel saliva ruined them.

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