Saturday, August 20, 2005
Mate Gourd Mold Solutions.
[This comes from a client's question to us. Please also read "Gourd Curing/Cleaning Solutions."]
We are sorry to hear you are having a problem with your mate. Unfortunately I don't think beeswax will help--though the thought is logical. The beeswax will not keep the wood dry and will seal in as much moisture as it repels.
Mold will grow in any humid condition where it has "food" present. You either need to eliminate the moisture or the growth medium. Letting the mate dry out between use will help. Scrubbing it out with a clean, abrasive dish sponge and water will help. Don't let the mate sit with yerba in it after use.
After it has been "washed out" by many mate drinkings the wood should lose its ability to harbor mold like your other mate.
Any other ideas?
We are sorry to hear you are having a problem with your mate. Unfortunately I don't think beeswax will help--though the thought is logical. The beeswax will not keep the wood dry and will seal in as much moisture as it repels.
Mold will grow in any humid condition where it has "food" present. You either need to eliminate the moisture or the growth medium. Letting the mate dry out between use will help. Scrubbing it out with a clean, abrasive dish sponge and water will help. Don't let the mate sit with yerba in it after use.
After it has been "washed out" by many mate drinkings the wood should lose its ability to harbor mold like your other mate.
Any other ideas?
