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Re: Smokey Books



Heather,
I'm a book conservator, and I think the best way to eliminate the smoke odor from the books would be to open the books and open them slightly. After they are standing by themselves, take an oscillating fan and let it air out the books. Because paper acts like a sponge, you probably won't be able to completely eliminate the odor, but it should help. Let me know what happens.

Steve Hoza

>>> Historical Center <hcyorksc@RHTC.NET> 09/11/00 08:03AM >>>
Hello List members,
I am hoping that some of you may know how to help me.  A local home was
partially burned last week and some of their library was thankfully saved
but they absorbed the strong smoke odor.  The family came to me for some way
to eliminate the odor but I am not familiar with conservation or cleaning
methods for books.  Do any of you have some suggestions?  Any help would be
greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Heather South
Historical Center Of York County, SC

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