How and how to clean books from dust, stains and odors

Books are very aesthetically pleasing, but over time they gather dust, a stale smell appears and other troubles appear. Let's figure out how to clean books from dust and prolong their life as much as possible.

We carry out dry cleaning

Dry cleaning of books from dust is carried out extremely carefully, as the pages may tear. There are three methods:

1. Just shake the book. Some do it outside/balcony.
2. Place the pages under a weak fan jet.
3. Use a brush or dry cloth.

Most dirt from book pages and bindings can be removed without the use of water. How to clean a book from dirt, housewife tricks:

1. Marks from pens and pencils can be erased with an eraser. All movements are carried out in one direction so that the pages do not tear.
2. Waterproof glossy covers can be wiped with tea tree essential oil. The product will disinfect and eliminate unpleasant odors. In the same way, adhesive traces of price tags are removed from thick covers.
3. Large build-ups of dirt are carefully cleaned off with fine sandpaper.

How to remove a grease stain from a book page:

1. Sprinkle salt or talcum powder on the paper. The granules absorb fat well. After 15-20 minutes, brush off and repeat if necessary.
2. Place blotting paper on the stain, heat the iron slightly and run the sole over the stain. The paper will absorb the fat when exposed to heat.

Clean at home in good daylight.For sticky and other unusual stains, use special library products.

Advice
The magazine purity-en.htgetrid.com recommends entrusting the cleaning of old and antique items to professional services.

How to wash books

The waterproof binding can be easily washed with clean water or soapy water.

Wipe the leather cover with a damp sponge or rag, secure the result with a dry cloth. Use soft cotton fabrics.

After washing your books, make sure they are completely dry. Humidity is the enemy of paper publications.

The book is damp: what to do

It will not be easy to return the pages to their original appearance in this situation. Place sheets of filter paper between the pages, or sprinkle with talcum powder. Close the book and build a press. Cornmeal will also help prevent mold. You can use a weak jet from a hair dryer or a vacuum cleaner with a narrow nozzle.

Important
What you should not do is dry books on radiators, in direct sunlight, or with a hot iron.

Eliminate odor

There is a simple but effective method to eliminate the smell of damp book pages:

1. Take regular baking soda.
2. Turn over the pages of the book.
3. Cover and leave for several days.
4. Shake out the baking soda with your hands/hairdryer/vacuum cleaner.

Soda is known for its ability to absorb unpleasant odors; it is often used to freshen rooms, for washing and cleaning various items, including books.

Storage recommendations

The way books are kept largely determines their condition. The storage location should not be damp. Recommended temperature and air humidity parameters: 18-22° C and 50-60%.

Books should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Store them on closed shelves in an upright position.Do not place them too tightly and on top of each other - the pages should “breathe”.

Don't forget to wash the shelves where books are stored. Return everything to its place only after the cabinets have completely dried.

Cleaning is important not only for the safety of books. Some people are allergic to paper dust. Having picked up a copy, instead of the pleasure of reading, they get streams from their eyes and nose. Take care of the proper storage of books and the good health of the people in the house, and then the library will become your pride.