This page contains tips and ideas on how to keep your books clean and remove odors.
Removing Ink from Book Pages?This is a page about removing ink from book pages. Removing ink from paper, without damage, can be very difficult if not impossible.
Cleaning Paperback BooksThis is a page about cleaning paperback books. Stored or used books can get dusty, spotted, or smelly.
Cleaning Hardcover BooksThis is a page about cleaning hardcover books. Hardcover books sometimes need cleaning, to keep them dust and stain free.
How to Remove Cigarette Smell from BooksCigarette odors on books can be difficult to remove and make them unappealing to non-smokers. This page has tips about how to get the cigarrette smell out of books.
Removing Musty Smell from BooksBooks that have been stored or shelved for a long time can sometimes start to smell musty, especially if they have been in a slightly damp environment. This is a page about removing the musty smell from books.
Difficulty Removing a Musty Smell from an Old Cloth Bound Book?I bought a long out-of-print hardcover book through the mail. The musty smell is strong. I sprinkled baking soda through the pages and sealed the book for days in a gallon food storage bag with more baking soda. Days later I found it still stank.
Removing Sticker Adhesive from BooksI love to buy books but I can't afford them at full price. I go to yard sales and pick up current books at the fraction of the cost. Sometimes, these books have sale price stickers on them which are a mess to remove.
Fumigating Musty Books?How do you fumigate musty books?
Gasoline Odor on Books?I acquired some books that had been stored in a garage and have a gasoline smell. Is there any way I can get rid of this odor?
Cleaning Jello Off Textbooks?My daughter had a package of red jello in the bottom of her backpack and forgot about it. The books subsequently caused the package to rupture and the red jello is now all over the bottoms of her textbooks.
Sharpie Marker on Book Cover?I was using a book cover and I accidentaly wrote on the book with Sharpie! Can someone please tell me how to get it out?
Removing Ink from a Valuable Book?I have an old and valuable book that a previous owner inscribed her name into. Is there any way to remove her signature without damaging or staining the inscribed page? Her signature lessens the value of the book.
Cat Urine on Paper?This will probably sound like an odd request an I don't hold out much hope, but my cat urinated on some semi-important papers (Certificate of Authenticity) I am wondering if there is a way to remove the urine stain from the paper. Any tip is appreciated.
Cleaning Books?How do you clean and restore books (mostly first edition hardbacks) that have years of dust and nicotine on them?
Removing Felt Pen Stain from a Book?I accidentally used a felt pen in my bible, and of course it bled through. Is there a way I can remove the ink without damaging the Bible?
Smelly Paperback Books?I recently purchased a large lot of paperback books. The books are in great physical condition. They smell horrible. I believe they have been in a garage for years. (Old gas, oil, exhaust-just like you would think). Any way to remove the smell? Thanks!
Removing Pen From the Inside of Books?I have a thirty-year old book that I've decided to sell on eBay. When I first bought it all those years ago I wrote my name and address in it with a ball-point pen, because I never thought I'd sell it. How can I remove my name and address without ruining the book? The words are written on the inside of the front cover. Thanks for any advice.