How to dry a book

Apply the diffusion method of drying. To do this, lay the book, the victim from the water, every 10-15 sheets of paper, which have good absorbency. It can be filter paper or newspaper with no text, however, for lack of anything else, can be used and Newspapers. When using coated paper, lay it every sheet in the workbook. As often as possible to change the damp paper to dry. With this method of drying the paper size must exceed the size of the page. But it should be done as quickly as possible. If there is no way to dry the book using paper, it is better to freeze.

Use another option - air drying or blowing of hot air book. This method is most common for drying books. This method is quite effective in the case when it's not too high degree of wetting.

Increase the temperature using any heating appliances for example heaters. To circulate air, use a fan, hair dryer, air conditioning, ventilation system or natural ventilation through doors and Windows.

Dry the book in half-open state, that is, putting it on the book edge. Light thin books can be put on the ropes stretched. In any case, do not put books on the battery of steam heating, because it can lead to strong deformation.

When the paper will become dry and almost cool to the touch, carefully add the book to it's original form and place it under a press of average weight. Do not stack drying books on top of each other. After drying the root in the block may remain a little moisture, so keep the room another 2-3 weeks temperature 18-22 ° C and a relative humidity level of 40-50%.

Systematically monitor the condition of the books, ensure that they did not become mouldy. Return books to the Fund only after careful inspection. However, despite careful compliance with all rules and recommendations of the book, as a result of such drying, can still be prone to warping.