I think I killed a Wee Scott!

[Jack-in-the-Green]

When I went home for Christmas I stuck my Wee Scott in a small pill bottle and took it along. Unfortunately, I was in a hurry and didn't take the time to drill holes in the bottle before I left. When I packed up to come home I thought the brush was dry, so I stuck it back in the bottle, threw it in my dopp kit and forgot all about it.

Well, tonight I thought it would be nice to get it out and use it, and that's when I discovered that it apparently wasn't as dry as I thought it was when I packed it, and now it's all moldy.

Does anyone have any suggestions for how I might save the poor little fellow? Or should I hold a funeral service and move on?

 

[Emmett]

You can try a soak in a weak vinegar solution followed by a thorough shampooing.

 

[JPM]

Teeny brush killer!!

 

[Pumpkin]

You can try a soak in a weak vinegar solution followed by a thorough shampooing.

+1
Hopefully it can be nursed back to life...rather than being put out of it's misery!

 

[ajkimmins]

borax should help.

 

[Schwert]

Ahhh that is too bad.

Wash well then dry in sunlight may help.

 

[BrianL]

Try using the shampoo that they use for dogs.

 

[Dpflaum]

I think you should send it to me for disposal. Us poor college kids will do anything to save a brush.

 

[Unknownsoldier]

Borax/commercial mold killer weak solution, brush through gently, then dry in direct sunlight before freezing, mold spores arn't healthy especially wedging a brush up your nose with them on....

Tom

 

[Pumpkin]

Teeny brush killer!!

That's a ready made custom title!

 

[andrew98]

Borax/commercial mold killer weak solution, brush through gently, then dry in direct sunlight before freezing, mold spores arn't healthy especially wedging a brush up your nose with them on....

Tom

+1. Mold spores are tough to get rid of. A mild bleach solution (5 to 10% ???) would work too. I don't know how good it would be for the brush, though.

-Andy

 

[nmerth]

Go to your local Disaster Restoration company (i.e. servicemaster, servepro) ask for some Mold disinfectant (i.e. MicroBan or SaniMaster). Go 1:3 with water soak it in it for a few minutes then shampoo like you wold for a new brush and let dry for a few days.

 

[Unknownsoldier]

+1. Mold spores are tough to get rid of. A mild bleach solution (5 to 10% ???) would work too. I don't know how good it would be for the brush, though.

-Andy

Not sure how safe the bleach would be on the bristles.... but if it's knackered then whats the harm in trying.

Tom

 

[Jack-in-the-Green]

Teeny brush killer!!

That's a ready made custom title!

As long as it doesn't become "Baby Brush Killer".

I think you should send it to me for disposal. Us poor college kids will do anything to save a brush.

I'll try some of the other suggestions first, but if I end up deciding to replace it, I'll send the moldy one your way.

 

[andrew98]

I would follow the bleach-related advice given here.

-Andy

 

[Ignatius]

I will say a prayer for the little guy.

 

[Gruder]

I've decided that this entire thread is best read in a Groundskeeper Willy voice.

Best of luck with the demoldification!

 

[BrianL]

This entire sight is best read in the Groundskeeper Willie voice.

 

[andrew98]

This entire sight is best read in the Groundskeeper Willie voice.

Aren't most things?

-Andy

 

[Alpedhuez55]

I say just use it uncleaned and go for it. There is a good chance it is the mold that makes Penicillin...in which case you will find your knicks and razor burn heal a lot faster!!!