Preserve The Books In Your Library With These Easy Tips and Methods

People try to preserve their knowledge and thoughts written on stone, paper and all kinds of materials since the begging of humanity. There is no such thing as a bad book. Every book is unique and important. It provides valuable information and a combination of thoughts and experience that make it worth millions. That's why it's important to know how to keep your books safe. A simple dusting and regular cleaning can help you preserve your precious library. Follow the steps explained below in the article to learn the best methods for cleaning books.

Good to know:

• You should clean the books in your library at least twice a year.
• Books can hold a lot of dust between their pages. Harder dust particles can damage the pages and you definitely don't want that.
• You have to keep your books away from moisture in a well-ventilated place.
• Place your books with their spines facing out of the shelves to preserve them from the dust for longer time.
• You can use the services of a professional cleaning company to keep your library and your entire house clean. Professional Cleaners Melton provide high quality domestic and garden cleaning. Booking two or more services at once can even lower the price and you will be sure that your home and your books are clean and safe in the hands of well-trained professional cleaners.

Thins you will need:

• Dusting brush
• Vacuum cleaner
• Soft cloth
• Microfibre cloth
• Baking soda
• Paper bag

Clean the shelves:

In order to keep you books clean, you have to regularly clean the library and the shelves. Wipe off the dust with microfiber cloth. It's known to catch even the smallest dust particles and this is important for your books.

Clean the covers:

First, you have to clean the outside surface of the books. Wipe off the dust of a paper cover with a soft cloth. You could also use a dry cleaning pad that you can find in almost every art store. If the cover of the book is leather-bound, use a microfiber cloth to wipe off the dust an apply a thin layer of leather polish to protect it. Covers with glossy finish are easy to clean. Simply wipe off the dust with a soft cloth. Finger marks and stains can be removed very easy. Use a rubber to clean stains from paper covers.

Remove the price stickers:

Price stickers can leave bad glue spots that collect dust and dirt. You can remove the price stickers by using a drop or two of liquid dish soap on a Q-tip. Gently scrub off the glue and the sticker with the Q-tip. Don't use a lot of detergent because it can damage the cover's surface. You can use a plastic knife to scrub off hardly glued stickers, but don't use this method on old rare books because there is a chance that you bruise the cover's surface.