+- Woodnet Forums (https://forums.woodnet.net)
+-- Thread: Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy (/showthread.php?tid=7358506)
Pages:
1
2
Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy - MauleSkinner - 10-25-2020
My wife went shopping, and got herself something to put kitchen sponges/scrubby pads into. Unfortunately it’s got hollow legs that are going to trap moisture and maybe grow mold. I’m sure I don’t want to just seal up the holes, as temperature will expand/contract the trapped air and cause problems.
I’m thinking fill the legs with epoxy, but figured I’d see if there were better ideas out there first. Appreciate any suggestions.
The small holes into the near side legs are about 3/16” or a little smaller.
RE: Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy - R Clark - 10-25-2020
There just some things that aren't going to be easy, and I think this is one of them.
Only thing I can think of is a weekly soak of the piece in a bucket of water with a bit of bleach added to it.
RE: Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy - MauleSkinner - 10-25-2020
Yeah, nothing easy starts off with “ my wife went shopping.”
RE: Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy - brnhornt - 10-25-2020
Can you drill holes in the feet to allow water out and air in?
RE: Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy - MsNomer - 10-25-2020
Lay a piece of Glad Press and Seal on the inside. Replace as necessary. Or tape over the holes with automotive green tape. Or lay in the Press and Seal, then go around the edges with tape.
RE: Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy - Roly - 10-25-2020
Heat it up in the oven a little, pour molten wax in it while it is warm. Roly
RE: Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy - EightFingers - 10-25-2020
In Hawaii we had to learn how to deal with mold. That thing your wife bought would end up in the trash really quick. You need to allow things to dry out or you’re going to get mold.
RE: Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy - srv52761 - 10-26-2020
Dog or cat?
Wipe a pan after cooking bacon or whatever your cat likes, then put that in the holder.
When the cat knocks it off the counter or into the sink, problem solved.
RE: Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy - tomsteve - 10-26-2020
that would break before getting a chance to grow mold in my house. no way im using 2 hands- one to not knock it over and one to grab the sponge- to grab or put back a sponge every time.
RE: Preventing mold in a kitchen thingy - rschissler - 10-26-2020
It will also attract bacteria. I wouldn't recommend it.