Feedback sought for article on removing odor from books

Rye Armstrong <rye<-a t->asterpub< . >com> writes

>We are doing a short segment on tips to help remove odors from musty
>old books, and I was wondering if I could get some professional
>input as to the following methods' effectiveness.

The musty odor is due to active mycelia.  Treat the books for mold:
freeze for 48 hours; warm the books up to room temperature; repeat
the freezing for an additional 24 hours; vacuum each page.

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