[Michlib-l] Deodorizing Smelly Books -- Results

[Suzanne Schimanski-Gross]

For the ozone generator, note "Use in unoccupied space only."  Be careful
to use the device properly. That means no pets or people while it is
running and for a defined period of time afterward.  "Space" could mean the
whole building, not just a room.


On Wed, Jun 13, 2018 at 9:51 AM, ehansen--- via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> Hello to all,
> Thank for your suggestions on how to deodorize nicotine infused books. I
> had many replies, and I also had a lot of requests that I would share these
> results. Here is how respondents are fixing this problem.
>
>    - A commercial ozone generator -- https://www.amazon.com/
>    Concise-Home-Commercial-Generator-Deodorizer/dp/
>    B06XV9S1DQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1528749056&
>    sr=1-6&keywords=ozone+generator
>    <https://www.amazon.com/Concise-Home-Commercial-Generator-Deodorizer/dp/B06XV9S1DQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1528749056&sr=1-6&keywords=ozone+generator>
>    - Cat litter (with zeolite)
>    - Dryer sheets
>    - Cedar chips -- commonly for sale in pet stores
>    - Febreze wax melt air fresheners
>    - Newspaper -- packed around the books in a closed container
>    - Charcoal -- I think this is untreated, dry, charcoal rather than
>    charcoal pre-treated with lighter fluid.
>    - Essential oil drops on fabric
>
> I confess I am leaning toward trying the ozone generator, cat litter, and
> charcoal. We have experimented with methods that introduce new smells and I
> have heard some complaints.
>
> Best,
>
> Eric Hansen
> Director
> Vicksburg District Library
> EHansen at VicksburgLibrary.org
> 269-649-1648
>
>
>
> From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> On Behalf
> Of ehansen--- via Michlib-l
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 10:58 AM
> To: michlib-l at mcls.org
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Deodorizing Smelly Books
>
> Hello All,
>
> We are experimenting with ways to remove tobacco smells from books. Have
> any of you developed a good process for removing this cigarette smell?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric Hansen
> Director
> Vicksburg District Library
> EHansen at VicksburgLibrary.org<mailto:EHansen at VicksburgLibrary.org
> <EHansen at VicksburgLibrary.org>>
> 269-649-1648
>
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Suzanne Schimanski-Gross
Reference Librarian
Ex Officio Chair, Staff Senate
Lawrence Technological University
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Southfield, MI 48075

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