How to Protect and Store Books

How to Protect and Store Books. Details: thestorageplacesocal.com/resources/self-storage…

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Slide 1: How to Protect and Store Books, TheStoragePlaceSoCal.com

Slide 2: Tip #1: Dirt and Mold
Cleaning books already damaged by dirt, mold, or mildew -- before they are stored away -- increases their life span and decreases the likelihood of damaging other books.
Photo: Book.

Slide 3: Tip #2: Moisture
Moisture can damage books by causing mold and mildew. Climate-controlled storage units and absorbent gel help reduce or eliminate this risk.
Photo: Absorbent Gel Pack

Slide 4: Tip #3: Acid Free
Acid and lignin free corrugated boxes don’t have chemicals to leach into books and they don’t trap moisture as plastic can.
Photo: Corrugated Cardboard

Slide 5: Tip #4: Stacking
Books stacked with their spines upwards can warp. They are better off stacked on their edges.
Photo: Books Stacked on Edge

Slide 6: Tip #5: Shelves and Pallets
Placing boxes on shelves or wooden pallets instead of floors reduces their chances of damage from dirt and water.
Photo: Wood Pallet

Slide 7. Tip #6: Heat and Sunlight
Temperature changes can make books brittle, while sunlight can fade them. Books fare better away from windows and south-facing walls.
Photo: Sun

Slide 8. Tip #7: Rodents and Bugs
Dirty, smelly boxes can invite rodents, silverfish, cockroaches, and beetles.
Clean, unused boxes offer greater protection from unwanted pests.
Photo: Silverfish

Slide 9: Tip #8: Rare Books
Rare books and collector’s items require special care and are better off in a conservatory, not in a self-storage unit.
Photo: Old Books

Slide 10: Details for Storing Books are posted at: thestorageplacesocal.com/resources/self-storage…

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