Deodorizing Musty Books
December 21, 2006 by Maricar
Filed under Cleaning, General Housekeeping and Homemaking
I got this tip from our real-estate agent. Here’s how to deodorize old books.
Place the book in an airtight container. Fill the container with either baking soda or cat litter. Leave the book/s and filler in the container for a few days.
A book’s musty smell is generally caused dampness, which could produce mold. If the book you want to restore is damp, dry it out before deodorizing. Place the book upright on a table with the pages fanned out. Use a fan to accelerate the process.
Tags: deodorizing old books, housekeeping, homemaking
Oh wow, I nearly tossed a book I didn’t want to get rid of, because it smelled musty. Thanks so much for this tip–I’ll be giving it a try.