Is there a way to remove the musty smell from old magazines?

Answer 1

Sometimes the mold on a book or magazine may not be easily visible. Since it may be hidden or in an early stage of growth it's probably better for amateurs to rely on the odor as a fairly good indicator.

Until you determine if mildew is a problem with your magazine, I would make sure that it's very dry and keep it in a sealed plastic bag or a box temporarily to avoid the possibility of spreading the mildew or exposing it to people with health problems. That may sound like overkill to some, but mildew can be a serious problem.

If the odor is mildew, there is no permanent solution. You may temporarily remove the odor but the mildew will remain and the odor will return...possibly spreading to your other books and magazines.

Unfortunately, a lot of good books, magazines and photographs are ruined because they are stored in basements where temperature and relative humidity are ideal for the growth of mildew.

Answer 2

Because of the way the quit is made you can wash it in the laundry. I would wash it by its self on a delicate cycle use less than typical amount of detergent. if you are concerned the thread is too old for a full wash I recommend taking the quilt to fabric store and have them look it over or have someone resew the areas. With the other blankets being ruined by mice, i would be concerned amount parasites and bacteria from the mice.You will need to wash it at some point to make sure it is clean. a musty smell can be aired out but you should be concerned about the other potential problems. Good Luck

Answer 3

Hi, I went to Martha Stewart's web site and she had a musty book that she wiped with a damp cloth, the cover and pages.
Air dry or put it in front of a fan. Then, get this, fill the bottom of a large garbage can with odor absorbing material such as kitty litter, charcoal or baking soda. Place the book in a smaller can. Place this can inside the larger one. Cover the large can and let it sit, checking every several days. If all goes well your book will be ready to read within a month. Worth a try.:)

Answer 4

If you have a cedar chest available (or closet for that matter), put them in there. If not, try a mild scented fabric softener sheet. Place the book(s) in a ziplock bag with the sheet, for the best effect.

Best of luck!

Michelle

Answer 5

I've knocked back the funk of old books by sandwiching "BOUNCE" dryer sheets in between the books.