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RCA woodworking quandry
"Gordon Richmond" wrote in message ... 2)Rinse the contaminated areas with a mild bleach solution to neutralize what may be left of the acid. Rinse and allow to dry for a day or two Nelson: Bleach won't neutralize acid; it's an oxidzing agent just as sulfuric acid is. What could happen is that residual acid could react with the bleach and release chlorine gas. Not to be recommended! I'd suggest using baking soda solution to neutralize the acid. Safe, and won't harm the wood. Doh! I was thinking acid vs base, and forgot about the chlorine. Good catch! Now that I think about it, Rona (and maybe Home Depot) carry a wood hardener that might even eliminate the need to remove the soft wood (after it's neutralized. Nelson |
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