There is no visible mold or mildew on the books, just a smell.
2006-06-28 06:02:41 · 6 answers · asked by JBTexas 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Unfortunately, once your books smell like mildew, even if you get the smell out, it's a bad idea to put them back with other books. They probably have mildew spores on them (even if they don't have visible stains), and the mildew can take to your other books very easily.
If you can put them out in the sunlight in warm weather, that should help, but find somewhere dry to store them that isn't in contact with other books as long as you keep them in the future.
2006-06-29 06:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by theycallmewendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Airing them out is the best way. If you have a protected porch (screened in would be ideal) you could stand them open on a table on a low-humidity day and let the fresh air do its work.
2006-06-28 06:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it air out for a day or two, then put a Bounce dryer sheet in the book before you put it back on your shelf. Sounds silly, but it does help!
2006-06-28 07:10:35 · answer #3 · answered by thersa33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm trying laying the pages open beside a bowl of vinegar. Vinegar draws odors. I wish you well.
2006-06-28 06:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Wise ol' owl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with wise ol owl
2006-06-28 06:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by Confusion With a K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach, then air dry.
2006-06-28 07:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by loopytues 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋