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Posted: July 17 2008 at 1:03pm | IP Logged Quote MichelleW
We have been the blessed beneficiaries of some books that were in a neighbor's barn for years. They were in a cardboard box, and while they are in fine shape they smell musty and dusty. Is there a way to clean these up?

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Posted: July 17 2008 at 1:50pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
Some past suggestions here:

Removing odors from books

Musty Smell

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Posted: July 17 2008 at 2:26pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
I found some really good advice on cleaning and preserving books from Reading the Saints by Janet P. McKenzie.

She says make sure the book is completely dry before doing anything, by putting it in direct sunlight, or in a closed area like ice chest or plastic storage container with a box of baking soda or kitty litter or charcoal to absorb the odor. Make sure the books aren't touching the other materials.

If there is any evidence of bugs, she recommends a freezer treatment, and also mentions there are microwave treatments, like Microwaving Books.

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Posted: July 17 2008 at 4:44pm | IP Logged Quote MichelleW
Thanks so much!

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Posted: July 17 2008 at 9:24pm | IP Logged Quote SimplyMom
he he

I thought this was going to be about people's recomendations on books about housecleaning. Good info none the less.

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