How to clean old books

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Whether you're a collector or just the owner of a cherished old family heirloom, you need to know how to clean books, especially old ones.

Once upon a time, you had to live with that “old book smell.” Now, you can get rid of that musty smell with one pantry staple.

Learn a variety of methods to clean and care for vintage books, including dirty covers, torn spines, torn dust jackets, and mustiness.

Learn this simple DIY trick for getting the musty smell out of old vintage books. It is a simple and easy trick, using just baking soda, that will have your vintage books back in great shape and ready for display on your bookshelf.

Michelle asked: How do I clean the edges of books that have gotten roach droppings on them? My uncle gave me hundreds of books, some very old.

Find DIY cleaning tips and tricks to help you tackle stains, spills, clogs, odors and more.

How to Eliminate Mold and Mildew from Books. Have old books you want to keep safe or new ones you plan to keep as long as possible?

Simple tips for eliminating and preventing old book smells You open up your favorite book for your yearly re-read and are immediately hit with a musty stench. The unpleasant mildew odor is making it hard for you to focus on the story, but...