We also had several boxes from a "smokers" home.   We build a "rack" out of
some of our chrome shelves and covered it in heavy plastic, (taped all the
edges closed) placing several books inside along  with charcoal and baking
soda.  We also placed a air cleaner and small fan at the bottom to
help circulate the air inside our sealed area.  It took several weeks and
several changes of charcoal and baking soda to rid of the smell.





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On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 4:42 PM, Sarah M. Allen Sarah Allen Museum
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> Ewwh! Poor books! You are right about the Charcoal, be sure to elevate the
> book so it is not in direct contact. I like those Rubbermaid containers and
> a roast rack. Smoke had the extra icky factor of being a bit "sticky" (the
> yellow tar you see on the windows of really smoky dives.) for this I would
> try Absorene. It is available in art supply stores sometimes and also
> specialty businesses. http://www.gaylord.com/adblock.asp?abid=11302 Hope
> this helps, and good luck!
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> Sarah Allen
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