In a message dated 9/1/2002 12:29:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
kenziem_at_sympatico.ca writes:
> On Sunday 01 September 2002 06:07, Tothwolf wrote:
> >
> >I am currently trying to figure out how to clean/salvage books that were
> >exposed to the water, and since the texts are irreplaceable, I'm hesitant
> >in what I try. Many books have a very fine powder-like mold on their
> >covers, while the pages are ok. Some books have small amounts of mold
> >growing on the edges of the pages.
> >
> Get the books into a freezer!
>
> They will freeze dry and the cold will slow/stop the mold growth.
>
I did that once, but I dont think just placing them in the freezer is enough
detail. I had ice crystals on my books. I guess they have to go in plastic
bags.
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