Some were gifts so cannot replace. I just need to get rid of the mold spores. I am allergic to mold and do not want to expose the rest of my library to these books. What can I do??
2007-11-07 13:49:29 · 4 answers · asked by b42longuwillknow 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I suggest you contact a major library or archive where they do conservation and restoration work on books and manuscripts and seek their advice. Some of the products and materials they use may not be commonly available in stores and you may have to contact specialty suppliers.
2007-11-07 13:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by janniel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mold and mildew can be brushed away with a soft brush. To lessen the stale smell, sprinkle talcum powder between the pages and seal the book in a plastic bag for a few days. Then brush out the talc.
2007-11-08 03:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by Sword Lily 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest drying the books real good then placing dryer sheets inside the books it will take the mold musty smell out of the books it really works i have done it many of times before just make sure the books are dry before placing the dryer sheets in to it or they will get stuck to book , you might put one in front cover ,back page and in the middle of book
2007-11-08 01:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by misty l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put book in front of a heat source until dry .the smell will be gon by the time there are dry. please do not leave books infront of heat source unattended.
2007-11-07 22:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by lup 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋