It's a good idea to take care of a favorite book.Don't read a book while eating or drinking.Store your book in a dry place, away from heat sources.Dust and put a protective cover on your book to be extra careful.
Step 1: You can touch your book with clean hands.
It's a good idea to wash your hands before handling a book.Oil, dirt, and debris on your hands can cause a lot of damage to the cover and pages.These stains can't be removed.
Step 2: Don't eat or drink while reading your book.
spills are a possibility when you are drinking or eatingIt's a good idea to keep your book away from food and beverages.The pages could be damaged enough to make them unreadable.
Step 3: The middle of the spine is where you want to remove the book from the shelf.
Pull your book out of a bookshelf by the top of the spine, which can crack or tear over time.Push back the two books and grab the middle of the spine to remove it.Push the book from behind to remove it if it's stuck between other books.
Step 4: You can mark your place with a flat bookmark.
It will cause permanent damage if you fold over the corners.Place a large object between the pages or lay the book open flat to mark your page.The pages and spine will be damaged by a large pen.A flat bookmark is used to keep track of your place while you are reading.
Step 5: Place your book upright with similar books.
Stand your paperback and small hardback book up.It's best to line it up next to books that are the same size.Use book ends if necessary to keep your books straight.If your book is too large to store upright, lie it flat with no more than two other books stacked on top of it.
Step 6: Keep your book away from the sun.
UV rays from the sun can cause book jackets and covers to fade.It is permanent and will devalue expensive or rare books.The bookshelves should be placed in a shady corner of the room.Purchase a UV-resistant cover for your book online or in a book store if you can't store it out of the sun.
Step 7: Keep your book dry by storing it at room temperature.
It is a general rule to keep your book in a cooler room.It is important that the room is not damp or humid.If you use a heating vent, keep your book away from it.
Step 8: It's a good idea to dust your book every month or two.
Dust will accumulate in your bookshelf.Dust your books at least once a couple of months.Keep your books tidy by using a clean cloth, feather duster, or vacuum with a soft brush attachment.Dust your book out of the way to prevent it from collecting in the spine.
Step 9: Repairing torn pages with tape is not a good idea.
It's not a good idea to use regular tape to fix damages to your book.Over time, this type of tape can cause more damage to your books.They should not be in your book.
Step 10: There is a protective cover on your book.
You can buy a clear book jacket online or in a book store.The cover should be made of archival material and fit the book.If you want to transport your book, you should use this option.
Step 11: A book can be repaired by a conservator.
Ask for information at your local library if you want to fix a rare book.A library may be able to give you the name of a local restorer.Before you hire them to fix your book, get in contact with the conservator and discuss their rates.