A scientific response to biodeterioration
Library and archive disinfection is the treatment that eliminates mold, fungi, and bacteria already present on volumes, shelving, and storage environments — not just surface dust, as with simple dust removal.
We work with a two-phase protocol: targeted treatment of volumes and documents with products approved by the Ministry of Culture, followed by decontamination of shelving, compact storage units, and rooms with quaternary ammonium salt-based solutions.
This treatment is especially recommended after water infiltration, flooding, long periods of closure, or when an inspection detects the first signs of biodeterioration — mold, foxing stains, or a musty odor.
What the program includes
Environmental survey
Inspection of collections and rooms to identify mold, fungi, and latent bacterial loads before treatment begins.
Disinfection of the volumes
Targeted treatments on archival and library units with eco-friendly products approved by the Ministry of Culture.
Decontamination of furnishings and structures
Disinfection of shelving, compact storage units, cabinets, and floors with quaternary ammonium salt-based solutions.
HEPA H14 dust removal
Removal of dust that carries spores, using vacuum units with certified absolute filtration.
Air quality check
Post-treatment verification to confirm the reduction of microbial load in the treated environment.
Final technical report
Documentation of the treatment, useful for public-sector tenders and inspections by the Heritage Authorities (Soprintendenze).
An annual preventive disinfection plan
Preventive disinfection costs less than restoration. Acting before biodeterioration takes hold is the only strategy that truly safeguards your heritage.
Porcacchia Egidio — Heritage consulting since 1950