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zianuray ([personal profile] zianuray) wrote2009-08-03 01:40 pm
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Hazardous books

I love libraries.

I love library books.

Until I get hold of another book that has recently spent time a a smoking environment, and my eyes sting and tear until I cant see to read the book.




Bleargh.




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[identity profile] dianthus-pink.livejournal.com 2009-08-03 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
That is even worse than the musty basement smell. I read once that you can put the book in a container of baking soda and that should remove the smell. Never tried it myself though so can't guarantee its effectiveness.

[identity profile] zianuray.livejournal.com 2009-08-04 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
Smell, yes, somewhat...allergens, not so much. And the library doesn't like their books coming back with white powder in various crevices!

[identity profile] dianthus-pink.livejournal.com 2009-08-04 12:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Ahh, I thought it was a swapped book. That's even worse because library book smell is the best!