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Default Mold on a butter bell

Oh pshaw, on Sun 25 Nov 2007 06:54:37p, Melba's Jammin' meant to say...

> I bought one of these suckers a couple months ago and note that within a
> couple days, I'm getting something black on the inside of the water
> container and on the inside of the butter container. It's grossing me
> out and ticking me off.
>
> Whaddaya think is causing it? More, how the hell do I stop it!?
>
> Again, IAYCAA. "-)


I would sterilize, then try using bottled or distilled water. You might
want to boil and cool the water first. I can't help but think that the
water may be the primary culprit. I have never had this happen with a
butter bell.

Is yours porcelain or pottery, or is it glass? Mine is heavy glass.

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Wayne Boatwright

Date: November(XI) 25th(XXV),2007(MMVII)

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