There is nothing in my Conservation / Restoration books about smoke odors in books. But, I know that restoration experts are called in after a fire that leaves smoke and water damage on books in museum libraries. While looking at my rather large collection of Conservation / Restoration books, I found a warning about placing anything chemical directly on antique books Specifically, leather bound ones. The least invasive and logical advice given by a previous Arachne correspondent, would be opening a book and letting a fan "feed" the pages with clean air, though it will take some time. This way, you will not have impacted any of the chemicals used in manufacturing leather, wood pulp or rag paper, glues used in binding, and chemical inks. Forced "airing" also helps with mould odors. Here is what I do with those sweet-smelling cloths used in laundry dryers. Here in the country, mice invade the garage during mating season. They like to build nests under the car hood in colder weather, and they can do harm to the car's wiring. I put the cloths wherever in the car they will go without causing harm to the car: glove compartment, pockets built into doors, under floor mats, etc. The odor repels mice. An alternative has always been moth balls, but inhaling something sweet is much preferred. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Research Center -------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 6/29/2015 9:27:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Do check the fabric softener sheet before you let it touch the book. Put it on s piece of kitchen paper and see if it leaves a residue behind. Some leave a greasy or soapy residue Liz Baker > On 29 Jun 2015, at 12:31, Cynce Williams <[email protected]> wrote: > > Putting it in a bag with a fabric softener sheet might help. - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
