PREVENT

& REMOVE

IN OLD BOOKS

MOLD

WHEN?

WHY?

– They are made out of porous materials like paper, cardboard, thread, and leather. – Book glue and other binding material are one of mold’s favorite foods. – Books absorb moisture easily. – Books often sit for long periods of time in boxes. – Books move from location to location and get cross contaminated. – There are loads of old books in this world that have had time to collect mold.

IS IT BAD

FOR HUMANS?

A lot of people seem to overlook moldy books and write the issue off as a “common” issue. Maybe this is because there is an acceptance of “old book smell” being par for the course. The thing is, you don’t get old book smell on a book that does not have mold of some sort.. Mold should always be avoided.

REMOVE

MOLD ON BOOK COVERS

Removing mold from a book cover or spine is a very simple process. Go outside as you do not want to release spores into your home or office. HEPA vacuum any topical mold off the cover and spine using the brush attachment. Dampen a sponge or soft cloth with EC3 Mold Solution and very lightly brush over the entire cover. Allow to dry for one hour in the sun.

HOW TO:

REMOVE

MOLD ON BOOK PAGES

1. Go outside. 3. Dampen a sponge with EC3 Mold Solution brush over contaminated areas. in a towel. Set a heavyweight on top to squeeze out the moisture. 3. Dampen a sponge with EC3 Mold Solution brush over  contaminated areas. 4. Place absorbent sheets between each page of the book and wrap the book in a towel. Set a heavy weight on top to squeeze out the moisture. 5. Open the books and dry them. 6. Seal each book in a plastic ziplock bag and place it in the freezer for 48 hours.

HOW TO:

PREVENT

MOLD IN BOOKS

Keep your books on a shelf that gets a decent air flow.

Do not store books in a closet.

Dust your books.

Make sure that the humidity levels in your home stay low.

Keep the air circulating.

Use an air purifier.

Keep houseplants away.

Don’t store in cardboard boxes.

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