I have some old books, between 30 and 70 years old. How do I get rid of that "old book" smell? Any other tips for keeping them in order without spending too much? No, I'm not going to be putting them in a climate controlled, tinted glass vault.
2007-05-10 03:11:17 · 5 answers · asked by Gone Galt 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Very light dusting of sodium bicarbonate powder on the pages and leave for a couple of hours should help although test for colour fastness in an inconspicuous place first
Failing that put em in the open air (dry day) in a box full of pot pourri will disguise it a bit too
2007-05-10 03:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by bbwbabe74 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fresh air and sunlight often take care of musty, or mildly moldy books. I've also put them in a bag with a used (don't use a fresh one! The new ones are too oily.) dryer sheet and set it by a sunny window. I don't know how "archival" these ideas are, but they've worked on my old books.
2007-05-10 03:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really like that smell, but if you don't...
just put them in the freezer for about 30 minutes. It should help!
2007-05-10 03:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by music_lover3193 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep them in a room with a DeHumidifier?
2007-05-10 03:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-10 03:19:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋