mildew on baseballs

[Phil316]

So i happened across a estate sale today. I was doing some digging and came across 2 big boxes of signed baseballs. Most are from the 80's, some from the 70's and 60's. They where stored for a year wrapped in newspaper. They stink to the high heavens of mildew. The funny thing not much toning or water damage, sigs have not faded much either.

My only issues is they are smell like mildew. Any safe way to remove the smell ?

[earlywynnfan]

Re: mildew on baseballs

I've come across collections that have that "basement smell." I've never figured out a way to get the stink out. I have a couple in my collection, and they still smell.

[TigersCubs84]

Re: mildew on baseballs

Dry Ice is used quite commonly to rid items of smell. Not sure how you could do it with baseballs, just an FYI

[mrjohnmalton]

Re: mildew on baseballs

Perhaps placing them inside a box with a couple silica gel packets?

[Phil316]

Re: mildew on baseballs

I've come across collections that have that "basement smell." I've never figured out a way to get the stink out. I have a couple in my collection, and they still smell.

I let them air out a little still the funk remains lol

[Phil316]

Re: mildew on baseballs

Perhaps placing them inside a box with a couple silica gel packets?

I will try this next and let you know. I spent alot of time searching but it seams most posts are about gloves and jerseys.