Desiccant Recommendation?

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Had some unpleasant plumbing issues which resulted in the particle board under the sink getting pretty well soaked. I can put a fan in the space and let it air out on its own, but am thinking a desiccant might be more effective.

Any recommendations?

(Posting in ATC, assuming this may have been an issue on a boat and there will be some knowledgeable recommendations.)
 
Ping MikeeH. He had a killer recipe that was home made, inexpensive and could be made in whatever quantity you need.
 
Is it possible to replace the board? Blackwater is a real problem well beyond the dampness. IMO you need extensive cleaning and sanitizing. even then???
I hate builders installing black water plumbing in galley areas, just nuts.
 
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Originally posted by pdecat

Is it possible to replace the board? Blackwater is a real problem well beyond the dampness. IMO you need extensive cleaning and sanitizing. even then???
I hate builders installing black water plumbing in galley areas, just nuts.

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Technically, grey water from a shower. Will be sanitizing with bleach and ammonia. (not together!)
 
I would place a heater in the area with a fan and let it run for a few days.
I am not sure how deep into the wood a desiccant will extract moisture.
Speed is important also, mold will grow in particle board very quickly because of the porosity.
 
Didn't catch the particle board part. Cut it.

Dealt with this in my last home w/ clean water. Once wet, it's never the same.
 
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Originally posted by KiDa

Didn't catch the particle board part. Cut it.

Dealt with this in my last home w/ clean water. Once wet, it's never the same.

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It's under the kitchen sink and is an odd shape as the sink is in the corner. Cleaning ladies came over this a.m. and did a thorough cleaning. Have a fan on it right now and it seems to be drying fairly quickly.
 
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Originally posted by KiDa

Check for warpage.

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Have been running fan for 18 hours or so and things are looking pretty good.

I have seven sinks in the house and the floor under every one of them is made of the same material. It's a composite, for sure, but doesn't seem to mind a little moisture. Good seal? Made specifically for the purpose? What sink doesn't get water under it occasionally?
 
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