Working with mould-affected objects

Mould affected items can be unsafe to work with.  Loose mould spores can become air-borne, leading to inhalation as well as cross-contamination with other objects.  We ensure our conservators work safely with mould-affected objects by using the process outlined below.

Bringing mould-affected items to ICS 

  1. Make sure your item is wrapped in plastic before delivery to ICS.  If your item is very large, please contact us for advice before you come.
  2. When you bring the mould-affected item to ICS for an assessment, we will firstly ask you to approve an upfront payment for mould remediation treatment.
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