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Computer Equipment and Bleach

Jun 28, 2019 7:25PM PDT

Greetings, Recently had a company 'fog' a product used for the elimination of mold spores, etc within the house. Unfortunately they mistakenly fogged a different product (off label) that for all practical purposes is bleach, 10% Sodium Hypochorite. The fogging also included the 'computer room'. I'm concerned that all my electronics are toast or soon to be given the corrosive nature of the active ingredient. Would appreciate feedback. And yes, I've already run into the street screaming! At this point the company that messed doesn't seem to think there should be an issue with any of our electronics. Any thoughts...….and yes, condolences are welcome!

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Is anything turning green?
Jun 28, 2019 7:38PM PDT
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Turning Green?
Jun 28, 2019 8:43PM PDT

We definitely had bleaching damage to clothes and furniture coverings with an 'oily' residue covering most everything; wall, floors, windows, picture frames, etc. Fortunately the entire house is 'wood floors'. That being said, it was very obvious that something was wrong. Have seen a bit of 'rust' on a metal case. Any thoughts on how we might have electronics 'evaluated'.

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Jun 28, 2019 9:30PM PDT

It would take someone with a bit more than a tech background. For me I've taken chemistry classes plus the usual electronics over the years. Since I've been involved in product design and production I would know what to look for.

BUT HERE I tried to keep it as simple as possible so you could look for the telltale sign of green corrosion. This would have to be tempered with how old the gear was. Anything over say a decade may have such corrosion already so I'd be checking items that were under a year old.

Wish there was an easy cheap way outside of using your own eyeballs. Experts in this area are going to be expensive.