Art Weil wrote:
>
> Dear M. White;-
>         I have had excellent results cleaning the outside of shells by putting
> the shell in  a solution of 75% bleach. Purex, something like that. It
> does not damage the shell. It DOES disolve the periostricum and the
> hinges on bivalves. It loosens encrustations fairly quickly. Try 15
> minutes. I have also (unintentionally) left shells in such a solution
> overnight with no bad results. You must wash them off in fresh water.
> And you may be sure your hands will smell like bleach for the rest of
> the day.
>         Welcome to the list.
>                 Art

Thanks Art,

If I obtain good results, I'll post picture links to the list.

Bye


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