Re: Preserving books against mold?

Alan Meyer wrote:
> "Francis A. Miniter" <faminiter@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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>> Alan Meyer wrote:
>>> ...
>>> At least twice a week, and maybe more often, I'm spraying
>>> some Lysol spray disinfectant into the air in the room with
>>> the books.
>> ...
> 
>> What is the pH of Lysol?
> 
> I haven't found a definitive answer.  For one reason, there
> are different formulations for different purposes.  But  all
> of the sources I'm finding on the web declare it to be
> highly alkaline.  The lowest number I've found is ">9",
> and the highest (for Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner)
> is 12.5.  I've seen a couple of web pages claiming 10.  I
> don't have any pH papers or a meter to test with myself.
> 
>     Alan
> 
> 

For my darkroom work, a few years ago I got a nifty little 
meter from Hanna Instruments for under $35.  See their web 
page for current information. 
http://secure.sciencecompany.com/Hanna-pH-Meter-Checker-HI98103-HI-98103-P16315C679.aspx


Francis A. Miniter