PowerBees, a Boston
mold testing and mold removal company, strives to educate homeowners and
business owners about the potential for mold growth on any organic material
exposed to sufficient conditions of warmth and humidity. A recent Boston Globe
article discussed an
outbreak of mold that occurred at the Main Branch of the Public Library in Copley Square.
The rare books department located at Copley Square unfortunately does not have
sealed vaults where the temperature and humidity are controlled separately from
the rest of the building. However, the Boston
Globe
reports that due to the age of the Copley Square Library, no such
vault has been created for the rare books department, even though the
collection of rare books at the Boston Public Library is regarded as one of the
world’s best. The works include those of John Hancock, Samuel Adams, George
Washington, Shakespeare, and many other historically significant items.
Mold Problems Spotted
The mold was discovered by a staff member when he went to
retrieve the “British Museum Catalogue of Printed Books.” The mold was
discovered to have reached a widespread area. The mold was treated initially by
the deployment of 10 high-grade dehumidifiers and HEPA vacuums specially
designed to capture mold spores. The Boston Public Library was then able to
successfully treat the mold outbreak within a few months and re-open the Rare
Books department, allowing residents of Boston
to continue to view the historic collection located there.
If you are worried about potential mold growth on books or other
organic materials in your home, contact our Boston mold removal company for
mold testing services so that we can provide you a free estimate for mold
remediation services that can keep you and your family safe.
