Dave M Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 There's a product called Archival Mist (http://www.overstock.com/Crafts/Archival-Mist-Aerosol-Spray/3128074/product.html?cid=123620&fp=F&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11255727) that claims it can be used to neutralize acids in paper, reducing aging effects. I have to admit I do worry about some of my older notes when I see age & foxing effects. Has anyone used this, or other methods to neutralize acidic paper money? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've never heard of this before. Whiel it sounds interesting, I'd want to know a whole lot more before I started spraying anything. Especially as bankntoes aren't all paper - some are, but a lot are hybrids. Here's a link to the company websites FAQ: http://www.archivalusa.com/archivalfaq.html Seems okay, but - - I'd want to try it out on a 'cheap-o' note, one treated and one untreated, leaving them in direct sunlight, expesed to UV, and handled with sweaty hands, maybe even a streak of lemon juice. Then, I'd maybe be more comfortable intreating something with some value. Unless of course it was endorsed by a collectors society such as SPMC or IBNS. As far as other methods, I only use the common storage and handling procedures found in all the books, websites, etc. adn I try to remember not to eat a powdered sugar-jelly donut when I'm messing with my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've never heard of this before. Whiel it sounds interesting, I'd want to know a whole lot more before I started spraying anything. Especially as bankntoes aren't all paper - some are, but a lot are hybrids. I agree, I'd be nervous to just start spraying it away on my banknotes.... was hoping possibly someone on the board had been using it. I notice from the FAQ you posted that they also have a product called Paper Bright which is for UV/light, another possibly useful thing. As far as other methods, I only use the common storage and handling procedures found in all the books, websites, etc. adn I try to remember not to eat a powdered sugar-jelly donut when I'm messing with my collection. Well crap, there's my problem! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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