Kapanlagi.com - For people who have a hobby of reading, books are one of the important things. In addition, some people also make books as a collection. Storing books cannot be done carelessly. If done haphazardly, books can change color and turn yellow. Therefore, it is important to know how to take care of books to prevent yellowing.
The yellowing of book pages is commonly seen in old books. However, if stored properly, books can remain in good condition and not turn yellow. This way, books will last longer and can be read multiple times. So, how to store books to prevent yellowing?
Compiled from various sources, here are several ways to take care of books to prevent yellowing.
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Paper or books are susceptible to ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, in libraries, rare and important books are usually stored on shelves or in special places that are relatively safer. In fact, in various large libraries, special rooms with ultraviolet light filtering facilities are sometimes provided.
Since it is not possible to provide ultraviolet filters, books should be kept away from sunlight. It is advisable to store books in a cupboard or shelf that is sufficiently shaded. This is considered sufficient to reduce the risk of books turning yellow due to ultraviolet exposure.
In addition to sunlight, air can also affect the condition of books. As reported by bookwritten.com, the gas in the paper is released consistently and can cause the pages of the book to turn yellow. Especially if the book is placed in a wooden shelf. This is because wood is also believed to have similar gas or chemicals. Thus, it can accelerate the process of book yellowing.
One way to prevent books from turning yellow is to provide good air circulation. Good air circulation will allow the gas in the book and wooden shelf to evaporate completely. Occasionally, you can also turn on a fan in front of the bookshelf. This can be done to facilitate air circulation in the bookshelf.
Room temperature or temperature can also affect the condition of books. Room temperature that is too hot can cause books to yellow faster. This is also one of the reasons why bookshelves should be kept away from direct sunlight.
However, storing books in a low-temperature room is also not good for book durability. As we know, low room temperature can increase humidity. Therefore, compared to air-conditioned rooms, it is recommended to store books in a sufficiently shady and naturally cool room.
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The next way to prevent books from yellowing is by arranging the storage position. Storing books haphazardly can indeed cause them to deteriorate quickly. Books should be stored upright, not stacked. This method will allow the pages in the book to receive sufficient airflow. This way, the book's humidity will be maintained, preventing it from yellowing quickly.
So far, camphor has often been used to prevent clothes in the wardrobe from smelling musty. Apparently, not only used in the wardrobe, camphor can also be used in bookshelves. In addition to helping prevent books from turning yellow, placing camphor in the corners of the shelves will also protect books from insects such as moths. Not only that, camphor will also prevent unpleasant odors such as mold on books due to humid air.
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For book lovers, it is highly recommended to group books according to their condition. Meaning, separate books that are still in good condition, books that have turned yellow, and books that are damaged. This will be very beneficial for you. Because by doing so, you can be more careful in taking, placing, and treating books that are in poor condition.
In addition, as reported by bookwritten.com, books that have turned yellow are believed to release more chemical gases. This is feared to cause other books that are still in good condition to also turn yellow. That's why it is advisable to separate books that have turned yellow from other books.
This also applies if you buy second-hand books that have turned yellow. It is better to store the book in a different place from other books.
Well, those are some ways to take care of books to prevent them from turning yellow. You can apply the above methods to make your books more durable. Hope it's useful.
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