Musty odor in old books, can anyone tell me how to get rid of this?

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I've heard to wrap them in newspaper Also putting a dryer sheet in them helps. Just wrap them up with the dryer sheet inside and then put them in a warm, dry place for a few days. That works!

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This might sound like a strange suggestion, but baking powder is really good for treating odors and moisture. If you are planning on bagging these, like most comic books end up being stored, you could sprinkle a little of the baking powder in the bottom of the bag before you put the comic book in it. The baking powder should soak up the smell, along with any extra moisture that might be in them.

As to books, you might consider getting a large ziploc bag and putting some baking powder in it, then putting the book in and sealing it up for a little while and see if that helps any.

Removing Musty Smell From Books Northeast Document Conservation CenterThere is no guaranteed way to remove the musty smell from old books, but there is a strategy that may be successful. This musty smell is most often noted in books that have been moldy or mildewed in the past. The first step is to create an enclosed chamber.

This is most easily done by using two garbage cans, one large (with a lid) and one small. The object to be "deodorized" should be placed in the smaller can, which is then placed inside the larger can. Some type of odor-absorbing material should then be placed in the bottom of the larger can.

Odor-absorbing materials to try include baking soda, charcoal briquettes (without lighter fluid), or kitty litter. The lid should then be placed on the larger can, and the chamber should be left for some time. You will need to monitor periodically to see how long the materials need to be left inside the chamber.

Some other Home remedies:I just sprinkled baking soda in between several pages and set (opened) in the sun on our porch for a few days, smells just fine now. This is a book that sat in my mom's basement for 40 years!.................I use a cotton ball with one drop of citronella essential oil and one drop of eucalyptus essential oil then I place the book and cotton ball in a zip bag and let set for a few days. -------------------------------------------------In a large paper bag put a layer of Charcoal (not quick light) then, lay two sheets of typing paper, then the book, fold over top wait 5 days before opening.

Book________paper______charcoal___________bottom of bag -------------------------------------- Sources: thriftyfun.com/tf585248.tip.html .

1 Try a product called Room Shocker. I just used it to eliminate skunk owner from my house and car. But I understand it gets rid of mold and mildew odors as well.

You can get more information on website called BiocideSystems.com. Good luck! .

Try a product called Room Shocker. I just used it to eliminate skunk owner from my house and car. But I understand it gets rid of mold and mildew odors as well.

You can get more information on website called BiocideSystems.com. Good luck!

2 I used to air the books on a sunny day, leave them in the sun for a few hours, perhaps early morning sun so it won't be as strong as in the afternoon. Just a suggestion.

I used to air the books on a sunny day, leave them in the sun for a few hours, perhaps early morning sun so it won't be as strong as in the afternoon. Just a suggestion.

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I bought two used DVD's a few years old. The cases have a strong old or musty smell when opened. How do I get rid of it?

I bought a leather packback in Morrocco and it has a horrible odor. How do I get rid of the odor?

How can I restore cedar smell in a walk in cedar closet,and take out the musty odor.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.