[gourds] Cleaning stuff
Lillian Kepp (gourds@globalgarden.com)
Tue, 17 Feb 98 20:38:30 PST
If you have black mold on your gourd stems from leaving them
outdoors to dry a good way to clean it off is foaming bathroom
cleanser (Lysol, Dow, etc.)
I tried some of the foam on some patches of gourd skin that were
very hard to remove, especially where gourds sat on the ground.
Figured it was worth a try. Can't say it was easy to remove after
that, but it did soften it up more than just water.
Also, I clean my gourds off with a vinegar solution, not bleach.
That way you can take the solution when done and water some acid
loving plants. Also, easier on the hands!
Lillian Kepp
thekepps@bright.net