How to Clean Dirty Book Pages with 1 Simple Trick

Over time, book pages get dirty from handling; it's only natural! Our hands have oils and dirt that are transferred when we touch the pages, and dust or dirt from storage can get stuck too. Ever wondered how to clean book pages? It's easy with this one simple trick! Just use sand paper. Fold the sand paper over so you have a nice edge. Open up your book cover and hold your book block pages together with one hand, while you gently rub the book page edges with the sand paper. Depending on how dirty the pages are, this book cleaning tip can clean your books as quick as just a few seconds, up to several minutes. You will be shocked at how vibrant and bright your pages become after proper cleaning / sanding, and how it gives your book renewed life.

Check out this video from BroDart, the Library experts, to see how to clean book pages:


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